Individual interventions, collective lessons: Developing mid-range theory on women's groups to improve health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interventions with women's groups have been widely implemented to improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income settings, particularly India. While there is a large evidence base on the effectiveness of single interventions, it is challenging to predict whether a women's group intervention delivered in one setting can be expected to work in another.

Methods

We applied realist principles to develop and refine a mid-range theory on the effectiveness of women's groups interventions, summarised key lessons for implementation, and reflected on the process. We synthesised primary data from several interventions in India, a systematic review, and an analysis of behaviour change techniques. We developed mid-range theories across three areas: maternal and newborn healt

SUBMITTER: Desai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327848 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature