Rasella et al. (2013)11 The Lancet |
Effect of a conditional cash transfer programme on childhood mortality: a nationwide analysis of Brazilian municipalities |
Nacional (2.853) (2004-2009) |
Ecological |
Yes |
Mortality and morbidity from diarrhoea and malnutrition / BFP inadequate sanitation (water supply, sewers, and garbage collection) |
Rate ratio (CI) Mortality: BFP x Diarrhoea: 0.83 (0.74-0.92) 0.68 (0.59-0.80) 0.47(0.37-0.61) BFP x Malnutrition: 0.66 (0.57-0.77) 0.54 (0.44-0.67) 0.35 (0.24-0.50) Morbidity: BFP x Diarrhoea: 0.86 (0.84-0.88) 0.80 (0.77-0.83) 0.61 (0.57-0.65) BFP x Malnutrition: 0.82 (0.76-0.87) 0.68 (0.62-0.75) 0.53 (0.44-0.63) Inadequate sanitation x overall mortality: 1.10 (1.05-1.15) |
N = 2.853 Brazilian municipalities |
Positive |
Imada et al. (2016)13 Revista de Saúde Pública |
Fatores socioeconômicos, higiênicos e de saneamento na redução de diarreia na Amazônia [Socioeconomic, hygiene and sanitation factors in reducing diarrhea in the Amazon] |
Location (Jordão, Acre) (2005 and 2012) |
Cross- sectional |
Yes |
Morbidity from diarrhoea / BFP and existence of toilet, water source, frequency of lack of water, treated drinking water, solid waste disposal, sewage disposal |
Relative Risk (RR) BFP x Diarrhoea Families enrolled increased from 23.9% to 53.9%. Differences between 2005 and 2012 as regards: Income Mothers’ schooling Access to water x Diarrhoea 1.38 (well water) 1.17 (other sources) |
N = 466 children (2005) N = 826 children (2012) |
Positive |
Authors Year Journal |
Title |
Unit of analysis (municipalities do Brazil) (Year) |
Study type |
Comparison group |
Dependent/independent variables of interest to this study |
Statistical measures used / Values |
Sample size |
Impact of the BFP and environmental health on outcomes of interest |
Chagas et al. (2013)1515 Chagas DC, Silva AAM, Batista RFL, Simões VMF, Lamy ZC, Coimbra LC, Alves MTSSB. Prevalência e fatores associados à desnutrição e ao excesso de peso em menores de cinco anos nos seis maiores municípios do Maranhão. Rev Bras Epidemiol 2013;16(1):146-56. Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia |
Prevalência e fatores associados à desnutrição e ao excesso de peso em menores de cinco anos nos seis maiores municípios do Maranhão [Prevalence and factors associated to malnutrition and excess weight among under five year-olds in the six largest cities of Maranhão] |
Location (São Luís, Imperatriz, Caxias, Codó, São José de Ribamar and Timon) (2006 and 2007) |
Cross- sectional |
No |
Nutritional status: H/A, W/A, W/A / BFP and inadequate sanitation |
Prevalence Ratio (PR) (CI) BFP x W/A: 1.4 (0.7-2.6) Inadequate sanitation x W/A: 1.1 (0.6-2.2) |
N = 1,214 children (2006/2007) |
No impact |
Paes-Sousa, Santos e Miazaki (2011)1717 Paes-Sousa R, Santos LMP, Miazaki LS. Effects of a conditional cash transfer programme on child nutrition in Brazil. Bulletin of the World Health Organization 2011; 89(7):496-503. Bulletin of the World Health Organization |
Effects of a conditional cash transfer programme on child nutrition in Brazil |
Regional Brazilian States (23) (2005-2006) |
Cross- sectional |
Yes |
Nutritional status: H/A, W/A, W/A / BFP and household access to water |
OR (CI) BFP x H/A: 1.26 (1.16-1.37) Head of family’s schooling x H/A: 0.72 (0.66-0.79) Household access to water x H/A (under-fives): 0.90 (0.82-0.98) Household access to water x H/A (stratified by age 0-11 months): 0.85 (0.73-0.99) |
N = 22,375 children (2005/2006) |
Positive |