Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Improving the Nutrition Status of 6 to 8 Months Old Children Through Diet Diversification and Better Dietary Intakes in the Kabale and Kisoro Districts in South-Western Uganda
Brief Summary: Undernutrition and growth restriction due to poor diet and inadequate nutrient intake continues to be a global challenge, particularly in the developing countries including Uganda. The etiology of inadequate nutrient supply to infants may relate to lack of resources or knowledge or a combination of both. Poor nutrient intake and impaired growth may affect brain and cognitive development.

This study aims to evaluate nutrient intake, growth and cognitive function among children between 6 and 36 months living in the fertile Kabale and Kisoro region in south-western Uganda. The investigators hypothesize that nutrition education to mothers can bring about improved dietary intake and nutritional status among children aged 6-36 months.

A follow-up study was conducted during the period January - July 2022.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* In the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy
* Aged 18 years and over
* Intending to reside in the selected areas of the intervention delivery for the entire duration of the study (mothers intending to be away for more than 2 months during or after the period of child birth will be excluded).

Exclusion criteria:

* Mothers requiring immediate inpatient care for any reason (medical or psychiatric)
* Mothers who do not speak any of the following languages: Konkani, Hindi, English, Marathi
* Mothers whose expected date of delivery is within 3 weeks of their screening date
* Previously screened using the PHQ-9 within the last month
* Mothers with difficulty hearing/speaking which makes the assessment difficult
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* A lead caretaker with a 6-8 months infant (child/lead caretaker pair) who will have given consent to participate in the study. If there is more than one child of the age in the household, the younger one will be taken as the index/study child.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Is older than 8 months at baseline
* Congenital malformations or physical handicap that may influence growth or interfere with taking of anthropometric measurements
* Disability that will influence nutrient intake
* Been diagnosed with mental or brain illness as evidenced by mother or health worker.
* If the family that is likely to emigrate during the study period
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* between 18 and 40 years of age (inclusive)
* lives in a trial cluster
* willing to participate on basis of written, informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* younger than 18 years or older than 40 years
* lives outside of a trial cluster
* unwilling to participate or sign written, informed consent
D: Inclusion Criteria (Mother):

* 16 years or older
* Currently pregnant
* Attends C-PrES groups at the time of the baseline survey (West Mamprusi and Nabdam District)
* Plan to maintain residence in the community for at least 6 months
* Agrees to voluntary participation

(The participation of the child falls under the mother's consent. Once born, the child will be followed along with its mother as long as the mother continues participation in the study.)

Answer: B