A cluster-randomized trial to compare effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of cash plus Interventions in preventing child wasting in Somalia: an evidence-based methodology

Evaluated the effectiveness of cash assistance in Somalia.

Abstract

This trial evaluated the effectiveness of cash assistance interventions in Somalia, overcoming complex humanitarian operational challenges. The findings highlight the value of adaptive designs and mixed methods for improving child nutrition outcomes in complex settings.

This work is part of the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) programme.

Citation

Garretson S and others. ‘A cluster-randomized trial to compare effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of cash plus Interventions in preventing child wasting in Somalia: an evidence-based methodology’, 2025 Pre-print

A cluster-randomized trial to compare effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of cash plus Interventions in preventing child wasting in Somalia: an evidence-based methodology

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Published 29 January 2026