Ifaa Effectiveness Evaluation on Food Security and Nutrition
Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH · Apr 11, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of July 09, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Ifaa Project is a clinical trial aimed at improving food security and nutrition in households facing nutritional challenges in the East Hararghe Zone of Ethiopia. Funded by USAID and implemented by Catholic Relief Services, the project focuses on helping families involved in a government program that provides food and cash support. It will evaluate the effectiveness of different support packages in enhancing food availability, dietary quality, and child nutrition across various local areas.
To participate, households must be clients of the Productive Safety Net Programme and have either a pregnant woman or a child under 36 months old. Additionally, an adult in the household must be able to provide consent and participate in interviews. Participants can expect to receive various forms of support, which may include community savings groups and health care education, depending on their specific situation. This trial is currently recruiting participants and aims to gather important data that could lead to better nutrition and food security for families in the region.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Households are PSNP clients
- • Households are Ifaa Project beneficiaries that are planned participants in: 1) Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) groups (Ifaa Basic); 2) SILC Groups AND Care Groups (Ifaa and Enhanced); or 3) SILC groups AND Care Groups AND a Livelihoods Pathway.
- • Households have a pregnant woman OR at least one child \<36 months of age
- • Households have an adult member that is capable of giving informed consent and completing an interview
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Child-headed households (all members age 17yrs or less)
- • Individuals not mentally able to give informed consent and complete an interview
About Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is a leading institution dedicated to advancing public health research and education. Renowned for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to improving global health outcomes, the School conducts innovative clinical trials that address pressing health challenges. With a focus on evidence-based practices, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement, the Bloomberg School leverages its extensive resources and expertise to contribute to the development of effective public health interventions and policies. Through its research endeavors, the School aims to enhance population health and inform health policy both locally and globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Addis Ababa, , Ethiopia
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Shannon Doocy, PhD
Principal Investigator
Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA, 21205
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported