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Process indicators for monitoring and evaluating vitamin A programs
Martin W Bloem1, Lynnda Kiess, Regina Moench-Pfanner
1Helen Keller International Asia-Pacific Regional Office, Jakarta Selatan 12730, Indonesia. mwbloem@compuserve.com
The Journal of Nutrition
|September 11, 2002
Summary
Vitamin A deficiency disorders (VADD) are a significant global health issue. Monitoring VADD control programs with process indicators is crucial for improving child survival rates and program effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- International Development
Background:
- Vitamin A deficiency disorders (VADD) pose a major global health challenge, contributing significantly to childhood mortality.
- VADD control programs are vital for achieving international development goals, such as reducing child mortality.
- Strategies like supplementation, fortification, and food production address VADD, irrespective of economic development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of process indicators in VADD control programs.
- To emphasize the importance of monitoring and fine-tuning these programs for enhanced effectiveness and cost-efficiency.
Main Methods:
- The article discusses the application of process indicators in VADD control initiatives.
- It reviews strategies for monitoring and evaluating program performance.
Main Results:
- Effective monitoring through process indicators can lead to better-targeted interventions.
- Fine-tuning programs based on indicator data improves resource allocation and impact.
Conclusions:
- Process indicators are essential for the successful implementation and optimization of VADD control programs.
- Utilizing these indicators ensures programs are both effective and cost-efficient in combating VADD and reducing child mortality.