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

Abstract 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 p...

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Main Authors: Olusola Oresanya, Abimbola Phillips, Ekechi Okereke, Abraham Ahmadu, Taiwo Ibinaiye, Madeleine Marasciulo, Charlotte Ward, Olatunde Adesoro, Rilwanu Mohammed, Jamilu Nikau, Chris Osa Isokpunwu, Mohammad Ali Inname, Helen Counihan, Kevin Baker, Kolawole Maxwell, Helen Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention
Vitamin A supplementation
Integration
Health campaign effectiveness
Micronutrient deficiency
Intervention coverage
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08264-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08264-z

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