Cadernos de Saúde Pública (Oct 2015)

An impact assessment of the Child Growth, Development and Care Program in the Caribbean Region of Colombia

  • Alcides de J. Padilla,
  • Juan C. Trujillo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-311x00153514
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 31, no. 10
pp. 2099 – 2109

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Abstract This article aims to assess the impact of the Child Growth, Development and Care Program in the Caribbean region of Colombia by analyzing variables such as maternal childcare practices and indicators of the nutritional status and health of children under the age of five. To this end, the authors used the quasi-experimental technique Propensity Score Matching. Positive impacts included a decrease in acute diarrheal disease, and an increase in immunization and seeking treatment for acute respiratory infection or fever symptoms. However, the program had little influence on chronic and acute malnutrition in the region.

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