Interventional Study on Multiple Micronutrient Deficiencies among Rural Women (15-49 years) of Sundargarh District, Odisha

The study employs a diagnostic approach, comparing procedure accuracy through purposive sampling in Sundargarh district, Odisha. Specifically, Block Subdega Community Health Centre (CHC) was selected due to their concentrated rural population. The focus is on assessing the micronutrient and health status of the rural women population, utilizing a diagnostic framework. Various tools are employed to gather information aligning with the study’s objectives. A self-prepared questionnaire and personal interviews serve as the primary data collection methods, organized into distinct sections. Section one focuses on demographic profiling through personal interviews. Section two delves into socioeconomic aspects, dietary background, and nutritional knowledge through surveys. Section three involves assessing the nutritional and health status of tribal women using anthropometric measurements (height, weight, BMI), clinical signs, and a biochemical profile encompassing parameters such as serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation, plasma zinc, serum Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy), Vitamin B12. Section four involves the nutritional interventions encompassing two main strategies: 

1. Formulation and Supplementation of Products,

2. Nutrition Education.

Section five focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions for approximately 8 months (two follow-ups). Section six involves the analysis of gathered information. Statistical analysis will be done via SPSS and MS Excel, while the necessary hypothesis tests will be conducted to derive conclusions from the collected data.