None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Improved package of services including improved THR product and improved SBCC strategy: The improved THR (composition, preparation, and packaging) and improved SBCC package (includ
Sponsors
ICMR
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In the selected clusters (AWCs), all the age-eligible children (and their caretakers and family members) shall be eligible for the THR and SBCC package, as per the arm allocated. In each of the clusters, the AWWs and the study team shall update the eligible children list, and their AWC registration status through house-to-house visits. For the children not registered in the AWCs, the caretakers and household head shall be counselled for registration in the AWC. All the children aged 6-36 months (and their parents/caretakers) in the selected AWC area (cluster) shall be eligible for the THR and SBCC, as per the allocated arm. The number of children in the age groups of 6-36 months in the study AWC areas may vary between the clusters in the same study district and also across the study districts.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Non-consenting, SAM and sick children will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| •To assess the effectiveness of the intervention package integrating a combination of improved THR and improved SBCC strategy targeted at children aged 6-36 months compared to the existing THR and SBCC strategy on change in weight-for-age z score (WAZ) from baseline.Timepoint: baseline 6 12 18 and 24 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • To assess the effectiveness of the intervention package integrating a combination of improved THR and improved SBCC strategy targeted at aged 6-36 months compared to the existing programmatic context (THR and SBCC) on o Stunting (length /height-for-age z score, LAZ/HAZ) o Wasting (weight-for-height/length z score, WHZ) o IYCF practices in terms of core complementary feeding indicators, nutrient intake and minimum dietary diversity of complementary feeding among children; o Child morbidity indicators including fever, cold/cough, diarrhea, care seeking practices and hospitalization among children. o Caregiver knowledge, skills, practice, and behavior related to the IYCF practices with special reference to complementary feeding. Timepoint: baseline 6 12 18 and 24 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactArun M Kokane
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal
Outcome results
None listed