Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
Cooking demonstrations and distribution of Instant porridge for underfive children
Standard
Control Arm
Sponsors
CBU center of exellence
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study focused on children under five years of age, specifically those between 6 and 59 months, along with their caregivers, to assess the impact of the intervention on child development and caregiver well-being
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with chronic health conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ?Prevalence of underweight (weight-for-age Z-score < -2 SD). ?Prevalence of wasting (weight-for-height Z-score < -2 SD). ?Prevalence of stunting (height-for-age Z-score < -2 SD). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ? Caregiver Body Mass Index (BMI). ? Caregiver psychological distress (WHO Self-Reporting Questionnaire, SRQ). ? Household dietary diversity score (HDDS). ? Household food insecurity (Food Insecurity Experience Scale, FIES). | — |
Countries
Zambia
Contacts
Public ContactHilda Nyambe Silavwe
University of Zambia
Outcome results
None listed