<p>Characteristics of surveyed households and micronutrient status of children 6–59 months ... more <p>Characteristics of surveyed households and micronutrient status of children 6–59 months of age and women of reproductive age, by national and urban/rural residence, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
<p>Determinants of anemia, iron and folate deficiency in non-pregnant women 15–49 years of ... more <p>Determinants of anemia, iron and folate deficiency in non-pregnant women 15–49 years of age, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
<p>Determinants of anemia, and iron and vitamin A deficiency in children 6–59 months of age... more <p>Determinants of anemia, and iron and vitamin A deficiency in children 6–59 months of age, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
<p>Anemia, Hb <110g/L in children and <120g/L in women; malaria, positive for <i&g... more <p>Anemia, Hb <110g/L in children and <120g/L in women; malaria, positive for <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> using rapid diagnostic test; inflammation positive, CRP>5mg/L and/or AGP>1g/L.</p
<p>Multivariate logistic regression models for anemia and iron deficiency in children 6–59 ... more <p>Multivariate logistic regression models for anemia and iron deficiency in children 6–59 months of age, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
<p>Multivariate logistic regression model for anemia in non-pregnant women 15–49 years of a... more <p>Multivariate logistic regression model for anemia in non-pregnant women 15–49 years of age, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique, 2017
The burden of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is estimated using unadjusted prevalence estimates.... more The burden of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is estimated using unadjusted prevalence estimates. SAM is an acute condition and many children with SAM will either recover or die within a few weeks. Estimating SAM burden using unadjusted prevalence estimates results in significant underestimation. This has a negative impact on allocation of resources for the prevention and treatment of SAM. A simple method for adjusting prevalence estimates intended to improve the accuracy of burden estimates and caseload predictions has been proposed. This method employs an incidence correction factor. Application of this method using the globally recommended incidence correction factor has led to programs underestimating burden and caseload in some settings. A method for estimating a locally appropriate incidence correction factor from prevalence, population size, program caseload, and program coverage was developed and tested using data from the Nigerian national SAM treatment program. Applying th...
Using formative research to guide the planning and implementation of home fortification programs ... more Using formative research to guide the planning and implementation of home fortification programs is critical if they are to achieve the desired level of acceptance and coverage by the target beneficiaries. To explore contextual factors that could influence acceptance, delivery, and use of micronutrient powders (MNP) in Aileu District, Timor-Leste. Two focus group discussions were conducted with mothers of children 6 to 23 months of age, and 56 in-depth interviews were conducted with mothers (n = 18), fathers (n = 14), grandmothers (n = 14), health workers (n = 8), and Catholic catechists (n = 2). These were followed by a 14-day usability trial during which 45 mothers fed their children MNP daily and were interviewed about their experience. Participants were selected from three villages. The findings revealed limited exclusive breastfeeding and early introduction of complementary foods due to traditional beliefs and poor knowledge. MNP was generally liked by the respondents. Thirty o...
<p>Characteristics of surveyed households and micronutrient status of children 6–59 months ... more <p>Characteristics of surveyed households and micronutrient status of children 6–59 months of age and women of reproductive age, by national and urban/rural residence, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
<p>Determinants of anemia, iron and folate deficiency in non-pregnant women 15–49 years of ... more <p>Determinants of anemia, iron and folate deficiency in non-pregnant women 15–49 years of age, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
<p>Determinants of anemia, and iron and vitamin A deficiency in children 6–59 months of age... more <p>Determinants of anemia, and iron and vitamin A deficiency in children 6–59 months of age, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
<p>Anemia, Hb <110g/L in children and <120g/L in women; malaria, positive for <i&g... more <p>Anemia, Hb <110g/L in children and <120g/L in women; malaria, positive for <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> using rapid diagnostic test; inflammation positive, CRP>5mg/L and/or AGP>1g/L.</p
<p>Multivariate logistic regression models for anemia and iron deficiency in children 6–59 ... more <p>Multivariate logistic regression models for anemia and iron deficiency in children 6–59 months of age, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
<p>Multivariate logistic regression model for anemia in non-pregnant women 15–49 years of a... more <p>Multivariate logistic regression model for anemia in non-pregnant women 15–49 years of age, Sierra Leone 2013.</p
Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique, 2017
The burden of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is estimated using unadjusted prevalence estimates.... more The burden of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is estimated using unadjusted prevalence estimates. SAM is an acute condition and many children with SAM will either recover or die within a few weeks. Estimating SAM burden using unadjusted prevalence estimates results in significant underestimation. This has a negative impact on allocation of resources for the prevention and treatment of SAM. A simple method for adjusting prevalence estimates intended to improve the accuracy of burden estimates and caseload predictions has been proposed. This method employs an incidence correction factor. Application of this method using the globally recommended incidence correction factor has led to programs underestimating burden and caseload in some settings. A method for estimating a locally appropriate incidence correction factor from prevalence, population size, program caseload, and program coverage was developed and tested using data from the Nigerian national SAM treatment program. Applying th...
Using formative research to guide the planning and implementation of home fortification programs ... more Using formative research to guide the planning and implementation of home fortification programs is critical if they are to achieve the desired level of acceptance and coverage by the target beneficiaries. To explore contextual factors that could influence acceptance, delivery, and use of micronutrient powders (MNP) in Aileu District, Timor-Leste. Two focus group discussions were conducted with mothers of children 6 to 23 months of age, and 56 in-depth interviews were conducted with mothers (n = 18), fathers (n = 14), grandmothers (n = 14), health workers (n = 8), and Catholic catechists (n = 2). These were followed by a 14-day usability trial during which 45 mothers fed their children MNP daily and were interviewed about their experience. Participants were selected from three villages. The findings revealed limited exclusive breastfeeding and early introduction of complementary foods due to traditional beliefs and poor knowledge. MNP was generally liked by the respondents. Thirty o...
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