Integrating an algorithmic and health systems thinking approach to improve the uptake of government antenatal nutrition services in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh (India), 2018 to 2021.

ABSTRACT: In 2018, the Government of Madhya Pradesh initiated the feasibility testing of integrating an algorithmic approach (assess, give, counsel, treat) to strengthen antenatal nutrition services in routine government-funded programmes coupled with a health system thinking approach to strengthen the health service delivery platform. Implementation phases included (1) an evidence review and stakeholder consultations (April 2018) and (2) a health systems strengthening preparedness phase (May-December 2018), including pilot testing in Vidisha district (January-December 2019) covering ∼54 100 pregnant women with 237 antenatal contact points through 241 government auxiliary nurse midwives/staff nurses. During 2020-21, feasibility testing was expanded to an additional 7 districts. We used programme reg

SUBMITTER: Sethi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10089058 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature