Table 3.
Summary of finding of evaluations included in the review.
| References | Programme | Study design | Age | Key findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson et al. (23) | Manicaland HIV/STD prevention project, Zimbabwe | Matched cluster randomised study | 0–59 months | No significant difference in up-to-date immunisation records |
| Bliss et al. (25) | concern worldwide CCT programme, Niger | Quasi-Experimental design | 6–24 months | No difference in reported illness in preceding 15 days |
| Significant difference in anthropometry (Weight, WHZ and MUAC) | ||||
| Significant increase in meal frequency and diversity in preceding 24 h | ||||
| Adubra et al. (26) | SNACK–CNA, Mali | Cluster randomised study | 12–42 months | No observed difference in immunisation rates |
| No difference in number of routine growth monitoring visits in past year | ||||
| No difference in illness reports in preceding 15 days | ||||
| No difference in meal frequency and diversity in preceding 24 h | ||||
| No difference in HAZ | ||||
| Okoli et al. (28) | SURE-P MCH, Nigeria | Quasi-experimental design | <6 weeks | No difference in OPV rate in intervention and control sites |
| Akresh et al. (29) | Nahourio CTPP, Burkina Faso | Factorial cluster randomised study | 0–59 months | More routine clinic visit per year in CCT recipients |
| Evans and Hausladen (30) | TASAF, Tanzania | Cluster randomised study | 0–23 months | No difference in number of health facility visits at midline |
| 0–59 months | No difference in anthropometry (Height, Weight, HAZ, WAZ, WHZ, MUAC). | |||
| 0–59 months | No significant difference in reported illness in preceding 4 weeks. | |||
| Household level | Increase in dietary intake. No increase in consumption of harmful commodities |
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| Yotebieng et al. (31) | Not applicable | Individual randomised control trial | <6 weeks | No significant difference in proportion of children receiving early infant diagnosis for HIV |
SNACK-CNA, Santé Nutritionnelle à Assise Communautaire à Kayes–cash for nutritional awareness; HIV, Human immunodeficiency virus; STD, sexually transmitted diseases; SURE-P MCH, Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme Maternal and Child Health Project; TASAF, Tanzania Social Action Fund; WHZ, Weight-for-Height Z–score; MUAC, mid-upper arm circumference; HAZ, Height-for-Age Z-score; WAZ, Weight-for-Age Z-Score; CTTP, Cash Transfers Pilot Project.