The dose-response association between LEAP 1000 and birthweight - no clear mechanisms: a structural equation modeling approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Birthweight is an important indicator of maternal and fetal health globally. The multifactorial origins of birthweight suggest holistic programs that target biological and social risk factors have great potential to improve birthweight. In this study, we examine the dose-response association of exposure to an unconditional cash transfer program before delivery with birthweight and explore the potential mediators of the association.

Methods

Data for this study come from the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) 1000 impact evaluation conducted between 2015 and 2017 among a panel sample of 2,331 pregnant and lactating women living in rural households of Northern Ghana. The LEAP 1000 program provided bi-monthly cash transfers and premium fee waivers to enroll

SUBMITTER: Quinones S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10197393 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature