Number of participants (women and men) in breastfeeding training processes.
Description
The action plan considers the development of two strategic pillars: a permanent scientific research program and the creation of educational content for the Salvadoran population on health and human development issues.
Based on both strategic pillars, the following actions will be executed:
1) Design a Research Program that provides technical-scientific evidence to influence public policies on Breastfeeding, Food Security and its determinants at national and local level.
2) Design and implement comprehensive interventions to promote best practices in feeding and nutrition, encouraging behavioral changes in the families.
3. Educational programs designed for children and adults to strengthen families on the framework of rights related to breastfeeding and food security.
4. Educational programs for the population to strengthen the knowledge of consumers on the application of the Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
5. Implement communication campaigns through different media for behavioral change and good practices in health, breastfeeding and food safety.
6. Creation and strengthening of networks of strategic allies for the implementation of community interventions and advocacy (media, universities, civil society organizations, government or others).
7. Design and management of projects that contribute to the solution of the determinants of breastfeeding and food security, including those related to early childhood care.
8. Support for the national strategy of Human Milk Banks and territorial support networks as a strategy to promote breastfeeding.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Breastfeeding and food security.
Description
Contribute to national initiatives for (i) the diminution of chronic malnutrition in children under 2 years of age and children under 5 years of age through the promotion, protection and support of exclusive breastfeeding and prolonged breastfeeding up to two years of age or older; and (ii) implementation of educational strategies and communication campaigns aimed at women of childbearing age, pregnant and lactating women, including their partners. Both national initiatives are intended to promote behavioral change in terms of food education and dietary diversification in geographic regions with lower income and food insecurity, working in coordination with all sectors involved.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Unverified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
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Consumer knowledge
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Number of participants (women and men) in breastfeeding training programs |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 2,500 participants | 2021 |
| Target | 10,000 participants |
