Title: An Evaluation of Newborn Vitamin A Supplementation Pilot Project in Nepal (2010-2011) – Endline Survey

Abstract: Newborn Vitamin A Supplementation (NVAS) policy was formulated by Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and a pilot intervention project on NVAS was launched with support from MI, UNICEF and NFHP. The project was implemented in four districts namely Banke, Nawalparasi, Tanahu and Sindhuli districrts with objectives of identifying and testing two feasible models (FCHV dosing and Mother/Family member dosing) to dose newborns with a single oral dose of 50,000 IU vitamin A capsule within 48 hours of birth and to recommend a most cost-effective model for newborn dosing, along with expected coverage and timing, that one can be scaled up to the national level. This endline study was to evaluate the impact of the NVAS program activities as perceived by the direct beneficiaries after one year in three districts: Banke, Nawalparasi and Tanahun. The study assesses the coverage of NVAS; KAP of service providers/caregivers and feasibility of the either intervention strategy. A total sampled 1800 recently delivered women (RDW) from 12002 households of study districts.

Sponsored By: The Micronutrient Initiative Nepal. June 2011. 126p. Availability: Not available

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