Cash Transfers and Child Nutrition: Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa
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چکیده
This paper summarises the arguments and counterarguments within scientific discussion on cash transfers child nutrition. The main purpose of research is to assess effectiveness in improving nutritional outcomes vulnerable children sub-Saharan Africa. Systematisation literary sources indicates that studies have justified transfer as social-income support addresses a vital social determinant health (income) for low-and-middle-income countries. methodological basis this study systematic review searched wide range academic grey literature databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library Google Scholar. included cluster-randomised controlled trials (R.C.T.s), randomised trials, quasi-experimental studies, mixed-methods non-randomised cluster trials. Studies were screened their eligibility. uses data collection form extract from studies. It was not feasible statistically combine results due heterogeneity most Preferably, employs narrative synthesis present estimated effects children’s outcomes. presents synthesis, which eleven met inclusion criteria. Overall, evidence programmes targeted at effectively improve anthropometric Further needed spell out multiple pathways how Moreover, shows importance Policymakers should continue employ institutional mechanisms strengthen status children, especially ones since intervention temporary measure.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Socioeconomic challenges
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2520-6621', '2520-6214']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21272/sec.5(3).61-80.2021