Compliance with and acceptability of two fortified balanced energy protein supplements among pregnant women in rural Nepal.

ABSTRACT: Some evidence suggests that balanced energy protein (BEP) supplements taken during pregnancy and lactation can have positive effects on birth outcomes such as small-for-gestational age and birthweight, but more evidence is needed on the long-term use and acceptability of such supplements. We conducted a mixed-methods formative research study to assess and compare compliance with and acceptability of two BEP supplements, a lipid-based peanut paste and a biscuit, to identify BEP supplements for subsequent inclusion in an efficacy trial. We conducted an 8-week feeding trial of daily supplementation among two groups of 40 pregnant women each in rural Nepal. Compliance data were collected and supplements distributed at the weekly visits. Sensory properties of the supplements were assessed using

SUBMITTER: Lama TP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8932730 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature