Impact Evaluation of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on Stunting Among Under-five Children

Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on prevalence of stunting among under-five children in low income setting of Pakistan. The research question that the study aims to answer is: Is there any change in the prevalence of stunting among under-five children in districts where Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) is established compared to districts where BNP is not established? Districts where BNP is functional, and women and children are receiving the intervention will be compared at baseline and end line with control districts where conventional reproductive care services are given. Prevalence of stunting among under-five children will be compared along with other nutritional and growth status indicators over a period of 4 years.

Timeline

Start

2021-12-01

Primary completion

2025-12-20

Completion

2026-06-30

Publications

• Muhammad S, Malik AA, Soofi S, Habib A, Umer M, Rizvi A, Ahmed I, Leroy J, Cousens S, Bhutta ZA. Impact assessment of Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) on maternal, child health and nutritional status in Pakistan: a quasi-experimental study protocol. BMJ Open. 2025 Jun 27;15(6):e094565. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-094565.

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