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Impact of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on Maternal and Child Nutritional Status
Sponsor: Aga Khan University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) which includes specialized nutritious food (SNF) augmented with specific reproductive health interventions during pregnancy on proportion of low birthweight babies and stunting among children, in low income setting of Pakistan. The study aims to answer if: 1. Utilization of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) among pregnant women is effective in reducing the proportion of low birthweight babies, compared to pregnant women who are not utilizing the program, among low income setting population. 2. Utilization of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) is effective in reducing the proportion of stunting among children, compared to those not utilizing the program, among low income setting population. Participants who are enrolled in the Benazir Nashonuma Program (receiving intervention) and those who are not enrolled (not receiving intervention) will be followed throughout pregnancy till delivery. After delivery mother-baby dyad will be followed for a period of 12 months. Compliance of supplementation will be measured, and outcomes (low birthweight and stunting) observed throughout the follow up.
Official title: Evaluating Effectiveness of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on Maternal and Infant Outcomes: A Non-randomized Intervention Study in Sindh and Punjab
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 49 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
5500
Start Date
2023-02-01
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2023-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
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 (1/4 of daily energy requirements for children in this age range) Conditional Cash Transfers (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
Locations (1)
Aga Khan Office
Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan