Table 1 Pre-study comparison of demographics and severe acute malnutrition prevalence and treatment program data in two health zones of Mirriah District, Niger in June 2013
Health Zone | Dogo (Mothers Zone) | Takieta (Community Health Workers Zone) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Population <5 years (Total Population) | 9 908 (37 389) | 8 867 (33 449) | --- |
Percentage of population >15 km from health center | 39 | 42 | --- |
Prevalence of severe acute malnutritiona June 2013 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 0.43 |
Point coverage June 2013, n (%) | 76/258 (29.5) | 54/190 (28.4) | 0.81 |
Top 3 barriers to coverage ranked by frequency cited June 2013 | Previous rejection of a child | Previous rejection of a child | --- |
Poor reception at health center | Child not perceived as sick | ||
Child not perceived as sick | Poor reception at health center | ||
Admissions for severe acute malnutrition April to December 2012 (Percentage of population <5 years) | 1 047 (10.6) | 902 (10.2) | --- |
Percentage of severe acute malnutrition admissions receiving in-patient care, April to December 2012 | 21.6 | 27.8 | 0.001 |