Publications by authors named "Nancy A Tandang"
Article Synopsis
- * An isolation rate of 15.8% was found, with the majority of recovered strains being serotype 31, indicating a significant prevalence of this particular strain.
- * The research identified 90.7% of isolates carrying virulence-associated genes and discovered 70 novel sequence types, some of which showed genetic similarities to strains from Spain and the USA, enhancing the understanding of S. suis in the country.
Background: Despite the nationwide micronutrient powder (MNP) supplementation, the Philippines only saw limited success in reducing the prevalence of anemia-a condition that has remained a public health concern among young children.
Objective: To assess and explore the acceptability and compliance to MNP and Bigas-Mongo (BigMo) complementary food blend among mothers/caregivers of children aged 6 to 23 months and the promotion of these products by community health workers (CHWs).
Methods: This study was part of the randomized controlled trial involving 3 methods of data collection: (1) bimonthly visits to mothers and caregivers for 6 months to determine the level of acceptability and compliance of the 4 intervention groups; (2) initial and final interviews with mothers/caregivers (initial = 141; final = 130) to gather their experiences and difficulties in MNP and BigMo preparation and feeding; and (3) focus group discussion (n = 4) among CHWs (n = 13) to understand their perceptions and difficulties in promoting MNP and BigMo.