ArticleMaternal & child nutrition2017
Experiences and lessons learned for delivery of micronutrient powders interventions.
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- Adherence and acceptability of community-based distribution of micronutrient powders in Southern Mali.Maternal & child nutrition · 2019Trial
- Randomized control trials demonstrate that nutrition-sensitive social protection interventions increase the use of multiple-micronutrient powders and iron supplements in rural pre-school Bangladeshi children.Public health nutrition · 2018Trial
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- Adherence to micronutrient powder for home fortification of foods among infants and toddlers in rural China: a structural equation modeling approach.BMC public health · 2022Article
- The association between micronutrient powder delivery patterns and caregiver feeding behaviors in rural China.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Comparing costs and cost-efficiency of platforms for micronutrient powder (MNP) delivery to children in rural Uganda.Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 2021Article
- A Mixed-Methods Study of Factors Influencing Access to and Use of Micronutrient Powders in Rwanda.Global health, science and practice · 2021Article
- Implementation science in nutrition: a summary and synthesis.Public health nutrition · 2021Article
- Determinants of adherence to micronutrient powder use among young children in Ethiopia.Maternal & child nutrition · 2021Article
- Use of concurrent evaluation to improve implementation of a home fortification programme in Bangladesh: a methodological innovation.Public health nutrition · 2021Article
- An Integrated Enhanced Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and Micronutrient Powder Intervention Improved Select IYCF Practices Among Caregivers of Children Aged 12-23 Months in Eastern Uganda.Current developments in nutrition · 2021Article
- Behavioral Insights Into Micronutrient Powder Use for Childhood Anemia in Arequipa, Peru.Global health, science and practice · 2020Article
- Barriers to and Facilitators of Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation within a School-Based Integrated Nutrition and Health Promotion Program among Ghanaian Adolescent Girls.Current developments in nutrition · 2020Article
- Bottlenecks and predictors of coverage and adherence outcomes for a micronutrient powder program in Ethiopia.Maternal & child nutrition · 2019Article
- Micronutrient powder programs: New findings and future directions for implementation science.Maternal & child nutrition · 2019Review
- Mixed methods evaluation explains bypassing of vouchers in micronutrient powder trial in Mozambique.Maternal & child nutrition · 2019Article
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Abstract
An effective delivery strategy coupled with relevant social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) have been identified as central to the implementation of micronutrient powders (MNP) interventions, but there has been limited documentation of what works. Under the auspices of "The Micronutrient Powders Consultation: Lessons Learned for Operational Guidance," three working groups were formed to summarize experiences and lessons across countries regarding MNP interventions for young children. This paper focuses on programmatic experiences related to MNP delivery (models, platforms, and channels), SBCC, and training. Methods included a review of published and grey literature, interviews with key informants, and deliberations throughout the consultation process. We found that most countries distributed MNP free of charge via the health sector, although distribution through other platforms and using subsidized fee for product or mixed payment models have also been used. Community-based distribution channels have generally shown higher coverage and when part of an infant and young child feeding approach, may provide additional benefit given their complementarity. SBCC for MNP has worked best when focused on meeting the MNP behavioural objectives (appropriate use, intake adherence, and related infant and young child feeding behaviours). Programmers have learned that reincorporating SBCC and training throughout the intervention life cycle has allowed for much needed adaptations. Diverse experiences delivering MNP exist, and although no one-size-fits-all approach emerged, well-established delivery platforms, community involvement, and SBCC-centred designs tended to have more success. Much still needs to be learned on MNP delivery, and we propose a set of implementation research questions that require further investigation.
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