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MAHAY Study 2014: Baseline (Madagascar)

author(s) World Bank - School of Public Health (University of California, Berkeley) - Program in International and Community Nutrition (University of California, Davis) - Center for Infant Studies (Stanford University)
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  • Eastern Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
citation

World Bank et al., 'MAHAY Study 2014: Baseline (Madagascar)', 2021

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Abstract

The MAHAY study uses a multi-arm randomized-controlled trial (RCT) to test the cost-effectiveness of combined interventions to address chronic malnutrition and poor child development. The arms of the trial are: (T0) existing community based nutrition program program with monthly growth monitoring and nutritional/hygiene education; (T1) is T0 + home visits for intensive nutrition counseling within a behavior change framework; (T2) is T1 + lipid-based supplementation (LNS) for children 6-18 months old; (T3) is T2 + LNS supplementation of pregnant/lactating women; and (T4) is T1 + intensive home visiting program to support child development.

Trial Registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN14393738. Registered June 23, 2015.

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