Adherence and acceptability of community-based distribution of micronutrient powders in Southern Mali.

ABSTRACT: Home fortification with micronutrient powders (MNP) has been shown to reduce anaemia, with high overall acceptability and adherence, but there is limited evidence from West Africa. Around 80% of children younger than 5 years are anaemic in Mali, and new interventions are needed. This paper reports on the adherence and acceptability of a community-led MNP intervention targeting children aged 6-59 months in Southern Mali. The MNP were delivered by a multidisciplinary group of community volunteers using community-based preschools, cooking demonstrations, and traditional communication networks to promote MNP, nutrition, hygiene, and child stimulation. The MNP were delivered alongside early childhood development interventions and seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Adherence and acceptability wer

SUBMITTER: Roschnik N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6856685 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature