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NCT Number: NCT04574544

Zinc Supplementation and Nutrition Education Among Children in the Rural Community

Malnutrition among children, especially stunting is a public health problem in Cameroon. This study assesses the impact of zinc supplementation of children and nutrition education of mothers on the nutritional status of the children in the rural community. Dietary surveys, nutritional status, zinc supplementation of children and nutrition education of mothers were carried out. After nutrition education and zinc supplementation, the study showed positive impact of both intervention on the nutritional status of children.

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Key information

Conditions

Effects of; Serum

Age range

6 month–59 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2 / Phase 3

About this study

A questionnaire was developed, tested and adjusted prior the field survey. During the study, the knowledge of mothers on child nutrition, the eating habits of children, the estimated consumption of energy, nutrients of children and food availability on the market during harvesting and sowing seasons were evaluated. Moreover, data on zinc supplementation and nutrition education sessions conducted with mothers of these children were collected. The impact of zinc supplementation and maternal education was evaluated by measuring height/age, weight/age and weight/height indices, and levels of serum albumin, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium and phosphorus before and after interventions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • To have an age between 6 to 59 months
  • To have signature of informed consent by the parents

Exclusion criteria

  • To be illnes
  • To have severe malnutrition

Treatment and study plan

Zinc Supplementation

Drug

The 25 supplemented children had received an oral zinc supplement per day for 14 days and had no dietary restrictions.

Other names: Supplementation

Nutrition education of mothers

Behavioral

Nutritional information was delivered to each mother to facilitate a change in bad eating habits observed, improve knowledge, attitudes and skills of mothers on child nutrition. The anthropometric and biochemistry parameters of children were taken before and after the maternal nutrition education

Other names: Maternal education

Primary outcomes

  1. Zinc supplementation among children in the rural community

    Time frame: Zinc supplementation: 14 days

    The supplemented children received the oral zinc sulphate per day for two week and serum zinc concentration were taken before and after the intervention.

  2. Nutrition education of mothers and improvement of nutritionnal status of children

    Time frame: Impact of maternal education: 10 months

    The appropriate information of child nutrition was delivered to each mother. Before and after that maternal nutrition education, the anthropometric and biochemistry parameters of children were mesured.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Douala

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Pilot Zinc Supplementation and Nutrition Education Among Children in the Rural Community, Cameroon

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Oct 5, 2020
Registry last updated
Oct 6, 2020

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