Acceptability and Feasibility of Micronutrient Powders Versus Iron Syrup for Anemia Prevention in Young Children
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 110
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Acceptability of micronutrient powders (MNP)
研究概览
简要总结
This study seeks to assess the acceptability, compliance, and preference for iron supplementation; micronutrient powders (MNP) versus iron syrup. Additionally, this study seeks to assess front line health worker perceptions and experiences regarding ease of implementation of each strategy and delivery strategy preference.
详细描述
The specific aims of this study are to assess the acceptability of, compliance, and preference for two delivery vehicles for pediatric prophylaxis iron supplementation (micronutrient powders (MNP) that contain iron versus iron syrup) among rural households in Bihar India delivered through home visits by front line health workers. Additionally, this study seeks to assess front line health worker perceptions and experiences regarding ease of implementation of each strategy and delivery strategy preference.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Crossover
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6 Months 至 23 Months（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Singleton Children or one child per home
排除标准
- •Currently taking iron supplements
- •Mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) or less than 11.5 cm
- •Suspected severe anemia
- •Known case of haemoglobinopathy
- •History of repeated blood transfusion
- •Current pneumonia
- •Current fever
- •Acute diarrhea
研究组 & 干预措施
Iron and Folic Acid (IFA)/Micronutrient Powders (MNP)
Participants will receive iron and folic acid (IFA) drops for one month followed by a two week washout period. Participants will then receive micronutrient powders (MNP) for one month. Mothers of participants will receive counseling on the benefits of iron intake, side effects of IFA, and preservation of IFA bottles and MNP sachets.
干预措施: Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) (Dietary Supplement)
Iron and Folic Acid (IFA)/Micronutrient Powders (MNP)
Participants will receive iron and folic acid (IFA) drops for one month followed by a two week washout period. Participants will then receive micronutrient powders (MNP) for one month. Mothers of participants will receive counseling on the benefits of iron intake, side effects of IFA, and preservation of IFA bottles and MNP sachets.
干预措施: Micronutrient Powders (MNP) (Dietary Supplement)
Iron and Folic Acid (IFA)/Micronutrient Powders (MNP)
Participants will receive iron and folic acid (IFA) drops for one month followed by a two week washout period. Participants will then receive micronutrient powders (MNP) for one month. Mothers of participants will receive counseling on the benefits of iron intake, side effects of IFA, and preservation of IFA bottles and MNP sachets.
干预措施: Iron Plus Strategy Counseling (Behavioral)
Micronutrient Powders (MNP)/Iron and Folic Acid (IFA)
Participants will receive micronutrient powders (MNP) for one month followed by a two week washout period. Participants will then receive iron and folic acid (IFA) drops for one month. Mothers of participants will receive counseling on the benefits of iron intake, side effects of IFA, and preservation of IFA bottles and MNP sachets.
干预措施: Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) (Dietary Supplement)
Micronutrient Powders (MNP)/Iron and Folic Acid (IFA)
Participants will receive micronutrient powders (MNP) for one month followed by a two week washout period. Participants will then receive iron and folic acid (IFA) drops for one month. Mothers of participants will receive counseling on the benefits of iron intake, side effects of IFA, and preservation of IFA bottles and MNP sachets.
干预措施: Micronutrient Powders (MNP) (Dietary Supplement)
Micronutrient Powders (MNP)/Iron and Folic Acid (IFA)
Participants will receive micronutrient powders (MNP) for one month followed by a two week washout period. Participants will then receive iron and folic acid (IFA) drops for one month. Mothers of participants will receive counseling on the benefits of iron intake, side effects of IFA, and preservation of IFA bottles and MNP sachets.
干预措施: Iron Plus Strategy Counseling (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Acceptability of micronutrient powders (MNP)
时间窗: Endline (Up to 5 months)
Caregiver change in acceptability of micronutrient powders (MNP) will be assessed using the Relative Preference, Acceptability, and Compliance of Iron Syrup versus Multiple Micronutrient Powders (MMP) Among Infants 6-23 Months in Bihar, India survey. This survey collects information regarding the use of iron and nutrient supplementation, barriers to usage, and attitudes towards usage.
Preference for vitamin supplementation
时间窗: Endline (Up to 5 months)
Caregiver change in preference for vitamin supplementation (IFA versus MNP) will be assessed using the Relative Preference, Acceptability, and Compliance of Iron Syrup versus Multiple Micronutrient Powders (MMP) Among Infants 6-23 Months in Bihar, India survey. This survey collects information regarding the use of iron and nutrient supplementation, barriers to usage, and attitu
Acceptability of iron and folic acid (IFA) syrup
时间窗: Endline (Up to 5 months)
Caregiver change in acceptability of iron and folic acid (IFA) syrup will be assessed using the Relative Preference, Acceptability, and Compliance of Iron Syrup versus Multiple Micronutrient Powders (MMP) Among Infants 6-23 Months in Bihar, India survey. This survey collects information regarding the use of iron and nutrient supplementation, barriers to usage, and attitudes towards usage.
Vitamin supplementation compliance
时间窗: Baseline, Endline (Up to 5 months)
Caregiver change in vitamin supplementation compliance will be assessed using the Relative Preference, Acceptability, and Compliance of Iron Syrup versus Multiple Micronutrient Powders (MMP) Among Infants 6-23 Months in Bihar, India survey. This survey collects information regarding the use of iron and nutrient supplementation, barriers to usage, and attitudes towards usage.
次要结局
- Change in perceived barriers to vitamin supplementation(Baseline, Endline (Up to 5 months))
- Preferred method of distribution(Endline (Up to 5 months))
研究者
Melissa Fox Young
Research Assistant Professor
Emory University