Cost-effectiveness analysis of two integrated early childhood development programs into Bangladeshi primary health-care services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study presents results of a cost and cost-effectiveness analysis of two parenting interventions (group-based and pairs) integrated into primary health care centers in rural Bangladesh.

Methods

A within-trial cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted for two trials of parenting interventions aiming to support child development through play and interactions. Eligible participants for both trials were underweight children aged 5-24 months. Participants in the control arms in both trials received standard health services. Intervention costs were estimated rom the provider perspective over the time horizon of each study (21 months for the group-based intervention; 24 months for the pair-based intervention). Incremental cost effectiveness ratios were estimated for

SUBMITTER: Hossain SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11995800 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature