Cost-effectiveness analysis of a large-scale creche intervention to prevent child drowning in rural Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children 12-59 months old in rural Bangladesh. This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of a large-scale crèche (daycare) intervention in preventing child drowning.

Methods

The cost of the crèches intervention was evaluated using an ingredients-based approach and monthly expenditure data collected prospectively throughout the study period from two agencies implementing the intervention in different study areas. The estimate of the effectiveness of the crèches intervention was based on a previous study. The study evaluated the cost-effectiveness from both a program and societal perspective.

Results

From the program perspective the annual operating cost of a crèche was $416.35 (95% CI: $221 to $576), the annual

SUBMITTER: Alfonso YN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8555188 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature