Effects of a locally available dietary interventions counselling on the community-based management of anaemia in children under five years in Ghana: Kumbungu cluster randomized controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT: Anaemia in children under five years remains a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in low-middle income countries. Globally, 27% of the world's population is anaemic, of which developing countries account for more than 89%. The global prevalence is worse in Africa and Asia. Anaemia has the potential of maintaining the cycle of poverty, as it prevents children from attaining their full development potential. An important part of anaemia in children under-five years are preventable. Locally available dietary (LAD) interventions may be the sustainable interventions to address the high prevalence of anaemia in our communities. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of counselling on Locally Available Diet, on anaemia among children aged 6-59 months in the Kumbungu District of

SUBMITTER: Nuertey BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9022816 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature