Fyezah Jehan

Experiences of breastfeeding support providers with breastfeeding counselling and support training and its application in practice in peri-urban Karachi, Pakistan: a qualitative study

Breastfeeding counselling and peer support are effective strategies for promoting optimal breastfeeding practices and improving mothers’ breastfeeding experiences, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. However, limited evidence exists on how breastfeeding support prov...

Shared patterns of human milk composition link mammary gland function to infant growth

The mammary gland produces nutrient-rich human milk (HM), yet how mammary functional state shapes HM composition and infant outcomes remains poorly understood. We used HM multi-omics - metabolomics, proteomics, micronutrients, macronutrients, and HM oligosaccharides - across 1,54...

Bridging the health literacy gap: Women and community stakeholders’ perspectives on maternal and child health communication in peri-urban Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract Health literacy significantly influences health outcomes, particularly in Low-and Middle-Income Countries. Communication of maternal and child heath messages occurs via text messages, phone calls, television, newspaper articles, and home visits. An exploratory qualitativ...