Community health workers helping reduce child malnutrition
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether community health workers and local savings groups can improve child nutrition and reduce malnutrition. It may help families who are already part of specific community support programs get better guidance and support.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be part of the Transform program and in the savings group formed at the end of Transform, or
- You can be nominated to join by a member of your savings group, or
- You can be nominated by your local public health unit (based on a confirmed malnutrition status), and
- With the exception of savings group members, your household should not have already received ICM (International Care Ministries) programs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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