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Ending inappropriate promotion of commercially available complementary foods for infants and young children between 6 and 36 months in Europe

World Health OrganizationEurope (2019) C_WHO

A discussion paper outlining the first steps in developing a nutrient profile model to drive changes to product composition and labelling and promotion practices in the WHO European Region The aims of the guidance are to protect breastfeeding, prevent obesity and chronic diseases, promote a healthy ... more

Case Management for Survivors and At-risk Women, Children and Youth with Disabilities. Tool 3: Practical Tips for Supporting Caregivers

Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) and UNICEF Lebanon (2018) CC

A primary health care approach to obesity prevention and management in children and adolescents: policy brief

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

Obesity in all age groups, including children and adolescents, is a public health challenge across all settings. Obesity is now classified as a complex multifactorial chronic disease and not just a risk factor for other noncommunicable diseases and ... more

Delivering mental health and psychosocial support interventions to women and children in conflict settings: a systematic review

Kamali M, Munyuzangabo M, Siddiqui FJ, et al. (2020) CC

BMJ Global Health2020;5:e002014. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2019-002014

CH 5: Effective strategies for detecting maltreatment of children and youth within the context of mental health and developmental assessment.

World Health Organization (2015) C_WHO

(New 2015) Scoping question: Within the context of mental health and developmental assessment of children and youth, what are the effective strategies for detecting maltreatment?

Psychosocial Support and Social and Emotional Learning for Children and Youth in Emergency Settings
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Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (2016) C2

The purpose of this paper is to clarify relevant terminologies and approaches relating to psychosocial well-being and social and emotional learning (SEL) in education in crisis affected contexts, and to explore how psychosocial support (PSS) and social and emotional learning relate to one another.

Case Management for Survivors and At-risk Women, Children and Youth with Disabilities. Tool 4: Action Planning – Addressing Barriers to Care for Survivors with Disabilities

Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) and UNICEF Lebanon (2018) CC

THE PREVALENCE OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG SEXUALLY ABUSED CHILDREN AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Ombok, C.A., Obondo, A., Kangethe, R. & Atwoli, L. East African Medical Journal (2013) C1

Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops following some stressful events. There has been increasing recognition that children who have been exposed to traumatic events like child sexual abuse can develop post-traumatic stress disor ... more

A Cross-Sectional Study of Disclosure of HIV Status to Children and Adolescents in Western Kenya

R. C. Vreeman; M. L. Scanlon; A. Mwangi; et al. PLOS One (2014) CC

PLOS ONE | www.plosone.org 1 January 2014 | Volume 9 | Issue 1 | e86616

Global clinical data platform for severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children case report form (CRF)

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

Multiple countries are reporting severe acute cases of hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children, in several regions of the world. WHO has developed this clinical case report form (CRF) to support and facilitate reporting of anonymized, patient-l ... more

WHO guidelines on parenting interventions to prevent maltreatment and enhance parent–child relationships with children aged 0–17 years

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on parenting interventions for parents and caregivers of children aged 0–17 years that are designed to reduce child maltreatment and harsh parenting, enhance the parent–child relationship, a ... more

Improving the global diagnosis and management of asthma in children

Lenney, W.; Bush, A.; Fitzgerald, D.A. et al. BMJ Journals (2018) CC

Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children worldwide. It affects daytime activities, sleep and school attendance and causes anxiety to parents, families and other carers. The quality of asthma diagnosis and management globally still nee ... more

Malawi Guidelines for Clinical Management of HIV in Children and Adults

Ministry of Health, Malawi (2016) C1

This document is written for medical doctors, clinical officers, medical assistants, nurses, midwives, health surveillance assistants (HSAs), and medical records clerks who are working in public and private sector health facilities in Malawi. It is designed to be a practical guide for implementation ... more

COVID-19 caused significant declines in regular vitamin A supplementation for young children in 2020: what is next?

Hasman, A-; A. Imohe, J. Krasevec et al. British Medical Journal (2021) CC

The 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families Adapted for Youth Who Are Trafficked

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) (2012) C2

The 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families provide a rationale for trauma-informed assessment and intervention. The Concepts cover a broad range of points that practitioners and agencies should consi ... more

War child: "I´ve moved, my rights haven't" (Towards a global action plan for children forced to flee)
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War Child War Child (2016) C1

We live in a world in which 28 million children have been driven from their homes as a result of conflict, persecution and insecurity¹. If current trends continue, more than 63 million children c ... more

Yobe, WHO and Malaria Consortium target close to 200,000 children for malaria prevention in high risk areas

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2019) C_WHO

The increasing burden of asthma in South African children: A call to action

Masekela, R.; Gray, C.L.; Green, R.J. et al. The South African Medical Journal (2018) CC

BACKGROUND. Asthma is a heterogeneous condition characterised by chronic inflammation and variable expiratory airflow limitation, as well as airway reversibility. The burden of asthma in children is increasing in low- and middle-income countries and ... more

Paediatric emergency triage, assessment and treatment: care of critically-ill children

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO

Updated Guideline. The Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) guidelines provide guidance on the most common emergency conditions in children presenting at the health facility. These include but are not limited to airway obstruction and o ... more

India: Nutrition Guidelines for HIV-Exposed and Infected Children (0-14 Years of Age)

Department of Aids Control, NACO, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (2013) C1