Beneficiaries' perceptions and reported use of unconditional cash transfers intended to prevent acute malnutrition in children in poor rural communities in Burkina Faso: qualitative results from the MAM'Out randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Audrey Tonguet-Papucci (Author), Freddy Houngbe (Author), Palamanga Lompo (Author), Wambi Maurice Evariste Yameogo (Author), Jean-François Huneau (Author), Myriam Ait Aissa (Author), Patrick Kolsteren (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Acute malnutrition is a public health issue worldwide, and particularly in the Eastern region of Burkina Faso. Following a needs assessment, unconditional seasonal, multiannual cash transfers were implemented as a safety net to prevent childhood undernutrition. The objectives of...