PROJECT
Implementation Research of the Behavior Change Methodology A-TIPs (adapted-Trials of Improved Practices)
Organization:
USAID-Transform Nutrition & Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Period:
April – December 2022
Location:
Nampula Province
Activities / Services:
- Revision and translation of the research protocol (EN-PT);
- Coordination of the bioethical approval process;
- Execution of the entire data collection process;
- Translation of qualitative data (PT-EN);
- Support for data analysis; Final reporting; Presentation of study results in a webinar;
- Training of the USAID-Transform Nutrition A-TIPs high-level and field staff, including facilitators, to improve the implementation of the methodology in the 12 districts where the project is implemented.
Project Summary:
Trials of Improved Practices (TIPs) have been widely used in nutrition programs, particularly related to infant and young child feeding. An adapted TIPs was used to promote the adoption of expected behaviors in USAID-Transform Nutrition Project Nutrition Groups (groups of pregnant women, mothers of children under 5, and community influencers) and Girls Clubs (adolescents clubs). This study intended to understand if A-TIPS was implemented as planned and whether it is feasible, acceptable and appropriate in the eyes of participants and facilitators. The study results allowed for refining and improving the approach during the project implementation and drawing recommendations for future use.
