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Balanced Energy Protein Supplementation Research (Target BEP)

Pre-pregnancy BMI is a risk factor for adverse birth outcomes, and provision of Balanced Energy Protein (BEP) supplements (supplements where less than 25 percent of calories are from protein) to under...

Oct 2022 - Mar 2025
9 northern Unions of Sundarganj upazilla, Gaibandha
Healthcare
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JiVitA Project
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JiVitA

Implementing Organization

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Contact

Contact Person

Abdullah Al Mamun

Email

jivitabangladesh@gmail.com

Phone

01713163442

Website

www.jivita.org

Office Address

Faijan Vila, House # 3, Road # 1, Nasirabad, Keranipara, Rangpur-5400

Project Objectives

To evaluate the effect of the BEP supplementation on birth outcome (= birth weight) among – Pregnant women (all irrespective of nutritional status) Pregnant women with low pre-pregnancy BMI Pregnant women with low pre-pregnancy BMI and inadequate gestational weight gain Compared to pregnant women supplemented with multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS), acts as CONTROL group.

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Focus Areas

Healthcare

Project Information

Location:

9 northern Unions of Sundarganj upazilla, Gaibandha

Target Beneficiaries:

3,750 pregnant women, 18-35 years old.

Start Date:

Oct 01, 2022

End Date:

Mar 31, 2025

Budget Information

Total Budget:

0.00 BDT

Remaining Budget:

0.00 BDT

Currency:

BDT