Using scenario-based assessments to examine the feasibility of integrating preventive nutrition services through the primary health care system in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: The National Nutrition Services of Bangladesh aims to deliver nutrition services through the primary health care system. Little is known about the feasibility of reshaping service delivery to close gaps in nutrition intervention coverage and utilization. We used a scenario-based feasibility testing approach to assess potential implementation improvements to strengthen service delivery. We conducted in-depth interviews with 31 service providers and 12 policymakers, and 5 focus group discussions with potential beneficiaries. We asked about the feasibility of four hypothetical scenarios for preventive and promotive nutrition service delivery: community-based events (CBE) for pregnant women, well-child services integrated into immunization contacts; CBE for well-children, and well-child visits

SUBMITTER: Nguyen PH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9218316 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature