Proportion of severe acute malnutrition problem cases receiving treatment in need for follow-up at home who are visited at home
Unit Description
Percentage
Numerator
Number of severe acute malnutrition problem cases receiving treatment in need for follow-up at home who are visited at home
Denominator
Total number of severe acute malnutrition problem cases receiving treatment in need for follow-up at home
Disaggregation
Geographical area, sex, group of beneficiaries: children 6-59 months, other groups
Indicator used for response monitoring ?
No
Types
Process
Threshold / Standard
N/A
General guidance
This can be calculated through a coverage survey or using a proxy indicator from the reporting system
Guidance on phases
Phase III and IV
Phase applicability
Phase 3
Phase 4
Comments
Example of SAM problem cases: defaulting, non-response to treatment, refusal referral. Each programme will define which cases are problem ones and should be followed up at home.