Objectives: The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is supporting host governments to demonstrate effective strategies to strengthen zinc supplementation as adjunct to ORS for the treatment of diarrhea and IFA supplementation to reduce anemia among pregnant women across three Asian cou...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21152
Objectives: A national scale-up of an integrated facility and community-based delivery of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements in Nepal spanned almost ten years through the Iron Intensification Program (IIP), over which time national coverage of IFA in pregnant women increased f...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20951
Objectives: Nepal led a 9 year national scale-up of Iron Intensification Program to address maternal anemia, utilizing an integrated delivery-platform that extended distribution of Iron Folic Acid (IFA) through peer-selected female community health volunteers (FCHVs). The study'...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21216
Objectives: To identify existing barriers and potential enabling opportunities for the revitalization of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation to reduce anemia in pregnant women. Methods: A synthesis of formative research results from eight countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh,...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21132
Objectives: Treatment of diarrhea with zinc and ORS has both life-saving potential and diarrhea prevention benefits, yet here we explore the barriers as to why coverage and adherence remain low. Methods: A synthesis of formative research results from nine countries (Afghanistan,...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21118