Learning from health system actor and caregiver experiences in Ghana and Nepal to strengthen growth monitoring and promotion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) of infants and young children is a fundamental component of routine preventive child health care; however, programs have experienced varying degrees of quality and success with enduring challenges. The objective of this study was to describe implementation of GMP (growth monitoring, growth promotion, data use, and implementation challenges) in two countries, Ghana and Nepal, to identify key actions to strengthen GMP programs.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured key informant interviews with national and sub-national government officials (n = 24), health workers and volunteers (n = 40), and caregivers (n = 34). We conducted direct structured observations at health facilities (n = 10) and outreach clinics (n = 10) to

SUBMITTER: Singh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9997959 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature