Nutrition supplements and vaccination uptake in rural Chad and Niger
This study tests whether giving nutrition supplements (SQ-LNS) to healthy young children increases vaccination rates and prevents malnutrition in rural communities in Chad and Niger. Researchers will also track children's health outcomes and interview families about their experiences.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 6 and 12 months old (for the nutrition supplement part) or 6 to 59 months old (for the survey part)
- Child is currently well-nourished (not malnourished)
- Parents or legal guardian can give informed consent
- Family lives in one of the study neighborhoods in rural Chad or Niger
- For interviews: parent or guardian must be at least 15 years old
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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