The Effectiveness of Nutritional Interventions on Maternal and Childhood Anaemia in Sindh, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

In Pakistan, 41.7% of women of reproductive age and 53.7% of children aged 6-59 months are anaemic. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a nutritional supplementation programme, underpinned with behaviour change communication and implemented through Lady Health Workers (LHWs), in reducing anaemia among pregnant and lactating women as well as 6-59-month-old children.

Methods

This study used a quasi-experimental design with an intervention and a control group. A total of 2821 and 2410 pregnant and lactating women and 3397 and 3277 children aged 6-59 months participated in the baseline and endline surveys, respectively. The study areas were matched for demographic and economic characteristics, and both had routine public-sector health and nutr

SUBMITTER: Ashraf K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694230 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature