Comparing performance of mothers using simplified mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) classification devices with an improved MUAC insertion tape in Isiolo County, Kenya
UKHIH Publication
A. Grant,J. Njiru,E. Okoth,I. Awino,A. Briend,S. Murage,S. Abdirahman,M. Myatt
22
February
2018
Output type
Journal article
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Focus areas
Undernutrition and food insecurity
Topics
Maternal and child health
Programme
Humanitarian Innovation
Organisations
Action Against Hunger USA
A novel approach for improving community case-detection of acute malnutrition involves mothers/caregivers screening their children for acute malnutrition using a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) insertion tape. The objective of this study was to test three simple MUAC classification devices to determine whether they improved the sensitivity of mothers/caregivers at detecting acute malnutrition.
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