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Impact of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on Maternal and Child Nutritional Status
Led by Aga Khan University · Updated on 2023-05-01
5500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
186 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Aga Khan University
Lead Sponsor
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International Food Policy Research Institute
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) which includes specialized nutritious food (SNF) augmented with specific reproductive health interventions during pregnancy on proportion of low birthweight babies and stunting among children, in low income setting of Pakistan. The study aims to answer if: 1. Utilization of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) among pregnant women is effective in reducing the proportion of low birthweight babies, compared to pregnant women who are not utilizing the program, among low income setting population. 2. Utilization of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) is effective in reducing the proportion of stunting among children, compared to those not utilizing the program, among low income setting population. Participants who are enrolled in the Benazir Nashonuma Program (receiving intervention) and those who are not enrolled (not receiving intervention) will be followed throughout pregnancy till delivery. After delivery mother-baby dyad will be followed for a period of 12 months. Compliance of supplementation will be measured, and outcomes (low birthweight and stunting) observed throughout the follow up.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Impact of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on Maternal and Child Nutritional Status
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pregnant women in their first or second trimester enrolled in the Benazir Nashonuma Program (intervention group)
- Pregnant women in their first or second trimester not enrolled in the Benazir Nashonuma Program (non-intervention group)
You will not qualify if you...
- Women planning to move or relocate for more than 3 months during the study period
- Women in the non-intervention group who are currently consuming specialized nutritious food from any source
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Aga Khan Office
Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan
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Research Team
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Dr Sajid Bashir Soofi
CONTACT
D
Dr Asma Abdul Malik
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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