Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto State, Nigeria: a feasibility and acceptability study

Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto State, Nigeria: a feasibility and acceptability study

Background: Bi-annual high dose vitamin A supplements administered to children aged 6–59 months can significantly reduce child mortality, but vitamin A supplementation (VAS) coverage is low in Nigeria. The World Health Organization recommends that VAS be integrated into other public health programme...

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Main Authors: Adesoro, O. (Author), Ahmadu, A. (Author), Baker, K. (Author), Counihan, H. (Author), Ibinaiye, T. (Author), Inname, M.A (Author), Isokpunwu, C.O (Author), Marasciulo, M. (Author), Maxwell, K. (Author), Mohammed, R. (Author), Nikau, J. (Author), Okereke, E. (Author), Oresanya, O. (Author), Phillips, A. (Author), Smith, H. (Author), Ward, C. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2022
Subjects:
Acceptability
Feasibility
Health campaign effectiveness
Integration
Intervention coverage
Micronutrient deficiency
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention
SMC plus vitamin A supplementation
Vitamin A supplementation
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