Scale/Scope:
13 villages
Evaluation Design:
Cross-sectional – infants aged less than six months were enrolled on an on-going basis between 1997-1999; 242 infants 5-11 months old were included in this analysis (173 infants < 6 months of age at baseline formed intervention, 69 infants who reached 12 months prior to the intervention formed control); data collected longitudinally, monthly until the child reached 24 months of age, however analysis is cross sectional NOTE: These are the same data analyzed by Ghosh et al. (2002) used here to report on different indicators.
Outcomes
Outcomes Measured:
% of caregivers feeding children (7-11 months) bananas
Results:
33% vs. 4%; adjusted OR = 3.23
P-values/CIs:
p<0.001 (95% CI: 1.28 -7.69)
Height
Taller
High Impact Practices:
Ensuring nutrient content of foods
Outcomes Measured:
% of caregivers feeding children (11 months) at least 5 different food groups(56)
Results:
42% vs. 19%; adjusted OR = 10.00
P-values/CIs:
p=0.01 (95% CI: 2.78 - 33.33)
Height
Taller
High Impact Practices:
Ensuring nutrient content of foods
Outcomes Measured:
% of children (7-11 months) fed at least 4 times in addition to breast milk in the previous 24 hours
Results:
78% vs. 51%; adjusted OR=4.35
P-values/CIs:
p<0.001 (95% CI: 1.96- 10.00)
Height
Tallest
High Impact Practices:
Providing adequate meal frequency and energy density