The Breastfeeding Food Security Assessment Scale (BFSAS): Development and Validation in Lebanon

By:
Cosette Fakih El Khoury et al.
Date:
2026

This study develops and validates a breastfeeding-specific food security assessment tool for Lebanon. The BFSAS shows strong reliability and reveals that nearly one in four breastfeeding women experienced food insecurity, highlighting the need for targeted maternal nutrition support.