Nutrition and health status indicators: suggestions for surveys of the standard of living in Developing Countries
In: Living Standards Measurement Study, LSMS, The World Bank, Development Research Center, Working paper 13
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In: Living Standards Measurement Study, LSMS, The World Bank, Development Research Center, Working paper 13
In: Population and development review, Band 10, S. 49
ISSN: 1728-4457
In: The economic journal: the journal of the Royal Economic Society, Band 119, Heft 537, S. 734-763
ISSN: 1468-0297
In: Economic Development and Cultural Change, Band 60, Heft 4, S. 735-772
ISSN: 1539-2988
In: Economics Development and Cultural Change, Band 60, Heft 4
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In: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 42(5): 1204-1213
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This paper describes the use of program‐monitoring data to track program performance and inform activities. Monitoring data were collected as part of an effectiveness trial of multiple micronutrient powders (MNPs) for children 6–18 months in Bihar, India. Communities (n = 70; reaching over 10,000 children) were randomized to receive either counselling on infant and young child feeding or both counselling and MNPs. Government frontline health workers (FLWs) implemented and monitored program activities with support from CARE India and university partners. Monitoring data were collected over the duration of the entire program to assess program impact pathways using various checklists, which captured information about (a) attendance and training of FLWs at health subcentre meetings, (b) distribution of MNPs, (c) receipt and use of MNPs at the household level, and (d) midline mixed methods survey. At the beginning of the program, 72% of households reported receiving and 53% reported currently consuming MNPs. These numbers fell to 40% and 43% at midline, respectively. The main barrier to use by household was a lack of MNPs, due in part to infrequent FLW distribution. However, FLWs rarely reported MNP shortages at Anganwadi centres. Side effects also emerged as a barrier and were addressed through revised recommendations for MNP use. Qualitative data indicated high community acceptance of MNPs and a good understanding of the program by FLWs. The use of real‐time program data allowed for recognition of key program issues and decision‐making to enhance program implementation.
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In: Ecology of Food and Nutrition, Band 49 no. 5
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Background: Maternal anaemia prevalence in Bihar, India remains high despite government mandated iron supplementation targeting pregnant women. Inadequate supply has been identified as a potential barrier to iron and folic acid (IFA) receipt. Our study objective was to examine the government health system's IFA supply and distribution system and identify bottlenecks contributing to insufficient IFA supply. Methods: Primary data collection was conducted in November 2011 and July 2012 across 8 districts in Bihar, India. A cross-sectional, observational, mixed methods approach was utilized. Auxiliary Nurse Midwives were surveyed on current IFA supply and practices. In-depth interviews (n = 59) were conducted with health workers at state, district, block, health sub-centre, and village levels. Results: Overall, 44% of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives were out of IFA stock. Stock levels and supply chain practices varied greatly across districts. Qualitative data revealed specific bottlenecks impacting IFA forecasting, procurement, storage, disposal, lack of personnel, and few training opportunities for key players in the supply chain. Conclusions: Inadequate IFA supply is a major constraint to the IFA supplementation program, the extent of which varies widely across districts. Improvements at all levels of infrastructure, practices, and effective monitoring will be critical to strengthen the IFA supply chain in Bihar.
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In: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, Vol. 29, No. 5, page(s) 471–485
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In: Wellbeing, space and society, Band 3, S. 100115
ISSN: 2666-5581