Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Community-Based Water Supply and Nutrition Interventions in Sierra Leonean Villages: Six-Month Feeding Programme Effectiveness

Fernando Nhaliana, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo Narine Mabote, Department of Research, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18785515
Published: September 18, 2004

Abstract

Community-based water supply projects have been implemented in Sierra Leonean villages to address malnutrition among children under five years old. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including baseline and endline surveys, qualitative interviews, and anthropometric measurements among children under five years old in selected villages. Children who participated in the feeding programme showed a statistically significant decrease in stunting rates by 20% compared to those not participating, with an average weight gain of 1.5 kg over six months. The findings suggest that integrated community water supply and nutrition interventions can effectively reduce malnutrition among young children in Sierra Leonean villages. Further research should be conducted on the long-term effects of these interventions, with a focus on sustainability and scalability.

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Fernando Nhaliana, Narine Mabote (2004). Community-Based Water Supply and Nutrition Interventions in Sierra Leonean Villages: Six-Month Feeding Programme Effectiveness. African Child Psychology, Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18785515

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GeographicMalnutritionCommunity-Based InterventionsQualitative ResearchQuantitative AnalysisFeeding ProgrammesAnthropometric Measurements

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