Child growth and development Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
This study is a pilot cluster-randomized trial to evaluate integrated supply and demand sided platforms to deliver a child growth and development intervention package in Morogoro Region, Tanzania. 12
Sponsors
Ifakara Health Institute
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. The trial will be conducted in 12 village clusters which will include ~600 mother/caregiver-infant pairs 2. During the study recruitment time period, pregnant women and mother/primary caregiver of an infant <1 year of age are eligible for enrollment 3. All mothers/primary caregivers must provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Infants <1 years at the time of enrollment with signs of severe physical or mental impairments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Child development measured by the Bayley Scale of Child Development, 3rd edition at 9 and 18 months 2. Child height-for-age z-score assessed at 9 and 18 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Attendance to ANC and child health visits assessed by health cards at 9 and 18 months 2. Caregiver parenting knowledge assessed by the Caregiver Knowledge of Child Development Inventory at 9 and 18 months 3. Child weight-for-height z-score assessed at 9 and 18 months 4. Child weight-for-age z-score assessed at 9 and 18 months | — |
Countries
Tanzania
Outcome results
None listed