Impact Evaluation of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on Stunting Among Under-five Children
Impact Assessment of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on Stunting Prevention Among Children 0-59 Months of Age in Pakistan
Aga Khan University
13,200 participants
Dec 1, 2021
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on prevalence of stunting among under-five children in low income setting of Pakistan. The research question that the study aims to answer is: Is there any change in the prevalence of stunting among under-five children in districts where Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) is established compared to districts where BNP is not established? Districts where BNP is functional, and women and children are receiving the intervention will be compared at baseline and end line with control districts where conventional reproductive care services are given. Prevalence of stunting among under-five children will be compared along with other nutritional and growth status indicators over a period of 4 years.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- All those households are eligible to be included in the study who have:
- An under-five child with a mother registered with Benazir Income Support Program (BISP)
- Both available at the time of interview
Exclusion Criteria1
- • Mother of the child who is not a woman of reproductive age, i.e., less than 15 years or greater than 49 years
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Interventions
Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) Dietary supplement for pregnant women and lactating mothers during the first six months of lactation: Maamta is a 75-gram sachet made from peanut butter with 400 kcal of energy Dietary supplement for children aged 6-23 months: Wawamum is a lipid-based nutrient supplement consisting of skimmed milk powder, micronutrients, vegetable oil, roasted chickpeas and antioxidants. Wawamum covers the recommended daily dose of most micronutrients and 255 kcal of energy. Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT): This includes stipends of PKR 2000 during pregnancy contingent on three antenatal care visits, consuming SNF, attending awareness sessions on health and nutrition, getting two doses of tetanus toxoid and institutional delivery. After delivery PKR 2000/- for boys and 2500/- for girls are paid as incentives conditioned on getting child's birth registered, routine immunization and consumption of SNF by the child from 6-23 months
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NCT06025786