Diffusion of a micronutrient home fortification program for infants and toddlers in a multi-ethnic population in rural western China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The micronutrient home fortification programs contribute to the prevention of childhood anemia. WHO suggested applying culturally appropriate strategies to implement the micronutrient home fortification programs in various communities. However, there is little knowledge on evidence-based effective diffusion strategies of the micronutrient home fortification programs in multi-ethnic populations. This study aims to examine the diffusion of a micronutrient home fortification program with micronutrient powder (MNP) in a multi-ethnic population by investigating factors associated with being an 'early' or a 'later' adopter of MNP.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study in rural western China. Multistage sampling was used to select children's caregivers in Han, Tib

SUBMITTER: Ye R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10184398 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature