Effectiveness of a health promotion intervention on the nutritional status of under-five children in IDP settlements in Abuja: a quasi-experimental study

To access the effectiveness of a health promotion intervention on the nutritional status of under-five children in IDP settlements in Abuja: a quasi-experimental study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202509741857838

Enrollment

180

Registered

2025-09-22

Start date

2025-09-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

Health Promotion Intervention

No health Education

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 0–53 months living in internally displaced persons (IDP) settlements in Abuja. Caregivers (parents or guardians) of under-five children willing to participate in the study. Residents of IDP settlements in Abuja for at least six months before the study. Caregivers who consent to participate in nutritional education and intervention activities.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with severe congenital or chronic illnesses that could affect growth or nutrition (e.g., cerebral palsy, heart defects). Caregivers who do not give informed consent to participate in the study. Children or caregivers who are temporary visitors to the IDP settlements. Households involved in similar nutrition-related interventions within the last six months.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Expected Outcome Percentage of under-five children with improved nutritional status. Enhanced Nutritional Status of Children Under Five Adoption of Improved Feeding Practices Improved Hygiene and Food Safety Behaviours Improved Caregiver Knowledge and Practices	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Adoption of improved feeding practices Improved hygiene and food safety behaviours	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactAniekanabasi Okon

Senior Lecturer University of Calaabar

aniekanjj@gmail.com+2348026000873

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026