MISAME-3
The effect of an enriched food supplement during pregnancy and lactation on birth outcomes and growth of children in rural Burkina Faso
MISAME-3
The MISAME-III (MIcronutriments pour la SAnté de la Mère et de l’Enfant) research project aims to study the efficacy of a fortified balanced energy protein (BEP) supplement for pregnant and lactating women to improve birth weight, fetal and infant growth in rural Burkina Faso.
MISAME-III started in 2018 and includes two phases: (1) a formative study to evaluate short- and long term acceptability and (2) a randomized controlled trial on the effect of BEP supplements. Click here for a more detailed project description
The relationship between maternal nutrition and birth outcome, infant growth and morbidity has been studied in Burkina Faso since 2002. Find out more about the previous research projects: MISAME-I and II
The research project is coordinated by Ghent University in collaboration with international partners, and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.