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Assessing the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Distributing Micronutrient Sprinkles Within a Title II Food Aid and Maternal and Child Health Program in Rural Haiti
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating "Sprinkles" containing mulitple micronutrients, Education/communication on use of micronutrient sprinkles, and 1 other intervention for Anemia. Completed, enrolled 450 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this study is to test the feasibility and effectiveness of distributing micronutrient sprinkles to 6-20 month old children participating in an integrated maternal and child health and nutrition program in rural Haiti. The micronutrient sprinkles have been formulated to prevent or treat anemia in 6-23 month old children. Effectiveness in reducing the prevalence of anemia will be assessed.
Study Details
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Interventions
This intervention was part of the overall food assisted maternal and child health and nutrition program, and included fortified food aid commodities. Corn soy blend was targeted to the child, while the family also received wheat, lentils and oil.