Comparing performance of mothers using simplified mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) classification devices with an improved MUAC insertion tape in Isiolo County, Kenya

• Main Authors: Angeline Grant (Author), James Njiru (Author), Edgar Okoth (Author), Imelda Awino (Author), André Briend (Author), Samuel Murage (Author), Saida Abdirahman (Author), Mark Myatt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background A novel approach for improving community case-detection of acute malnutrition involves mothers/caregivers screening their children for acute malnutrition using a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) insertion tape. The objective of this study was to test three simple MUAC classific...