Behaviour change communication influences on food consumption behaviours and the demand for diverse nutritious foods in the Makoni District, Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effectiveness of nutrition behavioural change communication interventions and food consumption behaviours and demand for nutritious foods in Makoni district, Zimbabwe. The study employed an observational and cross-sectional design using mixed-methods. The population was smallholder farmers' households with children six to twenty-four months old. Secondary data was obtained from the main intervention reports. The total sample size of this project comprised of five personnel participating in the implementation of the intervention for key informant interviews; forty participants for the in-depth interviews; and a total of 81 participants for eight focus group discussions. Participants indicated that the Livelihoods and Food Security Programme intervention successfully

SUBMITTER: Takawira D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11293712 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature