Evaluation of a multicomponent child development intervention delivered through the government health system: a feasibility study
Authors: Jesmin Sultana, Helen O Pitchik, Abul Kasham Shoab, Tarique Md. Nurul Huda, Rezaul Hasan, Fahmida Akter, Tania Jahir, Md Khobair Hossain, Jyoti Bhushan Das, Md Ruhul Amin, Farzana Yeasmin, Rizwana Khan, Jenna E Forsyth, Laura H Kwong, Jahangir Rashid, Sabina Ashrafee, Mahbubur Rahman, Malay K Mridha, Fahmida Tofail, Peter J Winch, Stephen P Luby, Lia C. H. Fernald
Published : July 20, 2025 in BMJ Global Health
Read Full ArticleThis feasibility study evaluated a multicomponent child development intervention delivered by government health workers in rural Bangladesh. Caregivers who attended two or more sessions showed increased use of toys and books for children and improved knowledge about lead exposure. While no changes in caregiver depression were observed, findings support scaling up through improved delivery methods.