Rachelle Desrochers

Trends and Opportunities in Zinc and Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) for Diarrhea Treatment across Multi-country Formative Assessments

Kendra Siekmans, Marion Roche, Jacqueline Kung’u, Rachelle Desrochers, Abdul Aziz Adish, Deepika Chaudhery & S. Kaushik · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

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,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21118

Revitalizing Iron Folic Acid (IFA) Supplementation for Pregnant Women: Current Trends and Opportunities Based on Multi-country Formative Assessments

Kendra Siekmans, Jacqueline Kung'u, Marion Roche, Rachelle Desrochers, Deepika Chaudhery, S. Kaushik & Richard Pendame · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

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,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21132