Implementing a life course approach in antenatal and postnatal care settings for prevention and reduction of non-communicable disease risks in Nepal (IpreventNCD)

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The pregnancy and the post-pregnancy periods provide widows of opportunities to prevent NCD risks in current and future generations. Interventions addressing NCD risk factors: tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity, are recommended. However, there is a gap between what we know and what we do. Engaging stakeholders and addressing contextual implementation determinants are critical elements for successful implementation. The IpreventNCD program’s goal is to prevent and reduce NCD risks among pregnant and post-pregnant women and their offsprings, through a primary health care approach for antenatal care and postnatal care services. Our aims are to identify implementation determinants, and develop tailored implementation strategies, in a co-creation process with stakeholders. We will conduct a needs assessment, by collecting qualitative data and secondary data, to understand implementation determinants. We will adapt interventions and tailor implementation strategies.