Effect of caregiver training on knowledge and confidence of at-home clinical and anthropometric surveillance of children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition: analysis of a cross-over cluster randomised trial in Sokoto, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patient-centred task-shifting models may be a promising strategy in the community-based management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) to alleviate pressure on health systems and increase access to treatment in low-resource settings. The engagement of caregivers in clinical and anthropometric surveillance has not been evaluated.

Objectives

We examined the effect of caregiver training on their knowledge and confidence in at-home clinical and anthropometric surveillance of children with uncomplicated SAM in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Methods

We used data from a cross-over cluster-randomised trial (n clusters=10) comparing a monthly follow-up schedule with caregiver training to standard weekly follow-up for the outpatient management of children 6-59 months with uncompl

SUBMITTER: Ali NB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506232 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature