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Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Field Interventions :
 
Intervention study among adolescents, pregnant and lactating mothers to reduce prevalence of anaemia - a contributory factor of maternal morbidity and mortality.
 

The action research project is being implemented by SUKARYA, Gurgaon aims to reduce the prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia among the girls in the age group of 13-18 years, pregnant and lactating mothers in Gurgaon district of Hayana. The project will cover 10 villages with a population approximately 30,000.

The main objectives of this project includes:

 
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To measure the prevalence of anaemia in the target group.
To understand the knowledge, attitude and practices in consuming iron rich food and the health seeking behavoiur.
To create awareness on anaemia and it's diverse effects and methods of prevention and treatment.
To prevent and treat anaemia among the target group.
 

Currently a base line survey is being initiated in the project area and some other preliminary activities are being taken up.

 

 

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