Effective delivery of social and behavior change communication through a Care Group model in a supplementary feeding program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2014, an intervention aimed at increasing the oil in corn soy blend (CSB) porridge prepared by caregivers of children with moderate acute malnutrition was implemented in Southern Malawi. This analysis describes the flow of key messages delivered through the Care Group model during this intervention.

Methods

The intervention provided a supplementary food ration of CSB and oil and used a Care Group model in which healthcare workers were trained to deliver social and behavior change communication (SBCC) to care group volunteers who then delivered messages to caregivers of beneficiary children. Healthcare workers also delivered messages to caregivers directly. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with all three groups in order to determine the exchange of key

SUBMITTER: Wilner L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5596483 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature