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1Gambian Food and Nutrition Association, Banjul, Gambia.
World Health Forum
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A community-based strategy in The Gambia promoted a traditional snack to enhance pregnant women's nutrition. This study offers insights into designing sustainable community health programs for better maternal and child health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Community Health Programs
Background:
- Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is critical for fetal development and maternal health.
- Traditional food resources can be leveraged for nutritional interventions.
- Community-based approaches are essential for sustainable health programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a community-based strategy using a traditional snack to improve pregnant women's nutrition in The Gambia.
- To identify lessons for designing sustainable community nutrition programs.
Main Methods:
- A community-based intervention was implemented in The Gambia.
- A traditional snack food was promoted as a dietary supplement for pregnant women.
Main Results:
- The strategy demonstrated potential for improving women's nutritional status during pregnancy.
- The study provided insights into the sustainability of community nutrition initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Community-based nutrition programs can be effectively designed for sustainability.
- Lessons learned are transferable to other community health program designs.
Keywords:
AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaCase StudiesCommunity ParticipationDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEnglish Speaking AfricaFood SupplementationGambiaHealthHealth ServicesNutrition ProgramsOrganization And AdministrationPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPregnant WomenPrimary Health CareProgram DevelopmentProgram SustainabilityProgramsRecommendationsResearch MethodologyStudiesWestern AfricaMore Related Videos
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