The study will use a quasi-experimental design to examine the feasibility of standardizing MIYCN counseling services in existing health facilities to improve the quality of MIYCN services. The impact of standardized and upgraded services on client utilization, knowledge and behavior will also be measured. 8 NGO-run urban health facilities in Dhaka will receive intensified MIYCN interventions, while another 8 NGO-run urban health facilities will serve as a comparison group. No randomization will take place.
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Facility readiness for nutrition services
Timeframe: 15-16 months after baseline in a cross-sectional endline survey scheduled for May-June 2022
Service provider knowledge on topics related to maternal and child nutrition
Timeframe: 15-16 months after baseline in a cross-sectional endline survey scheduled for May-June 2022
Quality of nutrition counseling during ANC by health staff
Timeframe: 15-16 months after baseline in a cross-sectional endline survey scheduled for May-June 2022
Quality of nutrition counseling during well-child or sick-child visits by health staff
Timeframe: 15-16 months after baseline in a cross-sectional endline survey scheduled for May-June 2022
Pregnant women's/mother's utilization of and satisfaction with MIYCN services
Timeframe: 15-16 months after baseline in a cross-sectional endline survey scheduled for May-June 2022
Pregnant women's/mother's knowledge of MIYCN topics
Timeframe: 16 months after baseline in a cross-sectional endline survey scheduled for June 2022