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Monitoring and Evaluation of Micronutrients (Sprinkles) Project
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating SPRINKLES and Nutrition education for Anemia. Completed, enrolled 610 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is 1) to evaluate the effectiveness in reducing anemia among children 6-24 months of age by providing daily micronutrient Sprinkles through the Government of Pakistan's Lady Health Worker program; 2) to assist in the monitoring the National Sprinkles Pilot Project.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Sprinkles is a multiple micronutrient fortificant. It is packed as a single serving sachets each containing micro encapsulated iron (12.5 mg), zinc (7.5 mg), vitamin C (30 mg), vitamin A (300 µg), vitamin D (5 µg), folic acid (150 µg) and iodine (90µg). Two month supply of the Sprinkle sachet along with advice on its benefits as well as its appropriate use will be given by the LHWs. The LHWs will also provide their age-appropriate nutritional advice as per their regular door to door community services.
Nutrition education will be provided by LHWs as per their regular routine monthly door to door community services