Improving Nutrition in Children Under Two Through Increased Egg Consumption in Burkina Faso
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Nutrition
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
- Enrollment
- 267
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Increase egg consumption frequency in children under two living in Kaya, Burkina Faso
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This project targets vulnerable populations of smallholders, women and children and should lead to increased poultry production, increased egg consumption of children, improved nutrition, and increased household level resilience. This innovative intervention will be the gifting of chickens by religious leaders to children ages 6 to 12 months coupled with integrated nutrition and agricultural trainings.
Detailed Description
This study involves innovative behavioral change theoretical methodology to empower caregivers as smallholder poultry producers by improving their access to livestock production resources and agricultural extension services, providing tools for improved decision making, and enhancing nutrition based knowledge. Smallholder production is important in eliminating food insecurities and building resilience to improve nutrition in children under 5. Based on the results of the Ethiopian egg project, through messaging and education, this study will foster favorable attitudes and consequent behavioral changes, including increased egg consumption.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Living within the identified areas of the study population
Exclusion Criteria
- •history of egg allergies
- •severe malnutrition
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Increase egg consumption frequency in children under two living in Kaya, Burkina Faso
Time Frame: Baseline up to 12 months
Dietary recall survey requesting caregiver/ parental recall of their child's dietary intake over the past week to include frequency of eggs given embedded within the questionnaire.The outcome measure will be described as the mean number of eggs consumed in the past week by children enrolled in the study that consume eggs .
Increase egg consumption in children under two living in Kaya, Burkina Faso
Time Frame: Baseline up to 12 months
Dietary recall survey requesting caregiver/ parental recall of their child's dietary intake over the past week to include egg consumption embedded within the questionnaire The percentage of children consuming eggs will be calculated based on a yes response from the parent.The outcome measure will be described as the percentage of children consuming eggs with in the study population.
Secondary Outcomes
- Improve growth in children under two living in Kaya, Burkina Faso.(Baseline up to 12 months)