| dc.contributor.author | Ezekannagha, O. |
| dc.contributor.author | Drimie, S. |
| dc.contributor.author | Von Fintel, D. |
| dc.contributor.author | Maziya-Dixon, B. |
| dc.contributor.author | Mbhenyane, X. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-11-23T10:57:30Z |
| dc.date.available | 2020-11-23T10:57:30Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2020 |
| dc.identifier.citation | Ezekannagha, O., Drimie, S., Von Fintel, D., Maziya-Dixon, B. & Mbhenyane, X. (2020). Validation of a roadmap for mainstreaming nutrition-sensitive interventions at state level in Nigeria. Nutrition Journal, 19(1), 1-10. |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1475-2891 |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7001 |
| dc.description.abstract | Background National programs are often developed with little consideration to the sub-national local factors that might affect program success. These factors include political support, capacity for implementation of program and variation in malnutrition indices being tackled. State context factors are evident in the distribution of malnutrition (e.g. high prevalence or gap among Local Government Areas), in the implementation of nutrition-sensitive interventions (e.g. access to early childhood education) and in the political economic context (e.g. presence of external funding agencies). Context is shaped by the economy, population, religion, and poverty, which impact everyday lives. Considering these contexts, a roadmap was developed and validated. The aim of this paper is to report expert review and stakeholder validation to determine feasibility of the developed contextualised roadmap for two Nigerian states. Methods A validation tool was developed and reviewed using three experts. The content review occurred in two rounds to obtain recommendation and revisions of the developed roadmap and the validation tool. A pilot test of the roadmap and validation tool was done using two stakeholders in South Africa. The roadmap and the validation tool were then sent to the stakeholders and potential end-users in Nigeria using electronic media. Two research assistants were also engaged to deliver and collect hard copies to those who preferred it. Results Of the ten stakeholders invited, nine responded. All participants showed an adequate understanding of the roadmap as evidenced by the scores given. Responses regarding the translation of the roadmap to implementation varied. The majority (86,6%) either strongly agreed or agreed that the actions were translatable (43.0 and 43.6% respectively). Conclusions The final roadmap comprises of actions that are appropriate for the state’s context. It is recommended that stakeholders or end-users of any programme must be involved in the validation of such contextual programmes to improve chances of success. |
| dc.description.sponsorship | National Research Foundation – Third World Academy of Science |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Margret McNamara Education Grant |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Harry Crossley Fund of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University |
| dc.description.sponsorship | National Research Foundation |
| dc.format.extent | 1-10 |
| dc.language.iso | en |
| dc.subject | Nutrition |
| dc.subject | Nigeria |
| dc.subject | Development |
| dc.subject | Poverty |
| dc.title | Validation of a roadmap for mainstreaming nutrition-sensitive interventions at state level in Nigeria |
| dc.type | Journal Article |
| cg.contributor.crp | Agriculture for Nutrition and Health |
| cg.contributor.crp | Maize |
| cg.contributor.crp | Roots, Tubers and Bananas |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | Stellenbosch University |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| cg.coverage.region | Africa |
| cg.coverage.region | West Africa |
| cg.coverage.country | Nigeria |
| cg.coverage.hub | Headquarters and Western Africa Hub |
| cg.researchtheme | Nutrition and Human Health |
| cg.identifier.bibtexciteid | EZEKANNAGHA:2020 |
| cg.isijournal | ISI Journal |
| cg.authorship.types | CGIAR and developing country institute |
| cg.iitasubject | Nutrition |
| cg.journal | Nutrition Journal |
| cg.notes | Open Access Journal Published online: 09 Sept 2020 |
| cg.accessibilitystatus | Open Access |
| cg.reviewstatus | Peer Review |
| cg.usagerightslicense | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 0.0) |
| cg.targetaudience | Scientists |
| cg.identifier.doi | https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12937-020-00612-1 |
| cg.iitaauthor.identifier | Busie Maziya-Dixon: 0000-0003-2014-2201 |
| cg.futureupdate.required | No |
