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Ahrari et al. (2006); Egypt

Scale/Scope:
2 large communities
Evaluation Design:
Repeated cross-sectional – 519 women (344 intervention, 175 control)
Outcomes
Outcomes Measured:
% of women who reported consumption of more food during pregnancy
Results:
54.9% vs. 10.6%
P-values/CIs:
Not clear in article
Height
Taller
High Impact Practices:
Increased energy and protein intake during pregnancy and lactation
Outcomes Measured:
% of women who reported consumption of more meat during pregnancy
Results:
57.1% vs. 4.2%
P-values/CIs:
Not clear in article
High Impact Practices:
Enhanced quality of diet during pregnancy and lactation
Outcomes Measured:
% of women who reported consumption of more vegetables during pregnancy
Results:
66.9% vs. 5.3%
P-values/CIs:
Not clear in article
High Impact Practices:
Enhanced quality of diet during pregnancy and lactation
Outcomes Measured:
% of pregnant women who reported taking IFA
Results:
97.5% vs. 80.6%
P-values/CIs:
NS 9
High Impact Practices:
Intake of micronutrient and iron supplements
Outcomes Measured:
% of pregnant women who reported taking 7 or more IFA tablets per week
Results:
86.2% vs. 0.0%
P-values/CIs:
NS
High Impact Practices:
Intake of micronutrient and iron supplements
Outcomes Measured:
% of women who reported an increase in daytime rest during pregnancy
Results:
64.1% vs. 11.7%
P-values/CIs:
Not clear in article
Height
Taller
High Impact Practices:
Rest and work during pregnancy