A Mixed-Methods Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial of a Hospital-Based Psychosocial Stimulation and Counseling Program for Caregivers and Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition.
Allison I DanielMike BwanaliJosephine Chimoyo TenthaniMelissa J GladstoneWieger VoskuijlIsabel PotaniFrank ZiwoyaKate ChidzaloEmmie MbaleAnna HeathCeline BourdonJenala NjirammadziMeta van den HeuvelRobert H J BandsmaPublished in: Current developments in nutrition (2021)
The Kusamala Program did not result in improved developmental or nutritional outcomes, yet it was viewed positively by caregivers according to qualitative results. Future research should evaluate more intensive interventions for caregivers and children with SAM. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03072433.