Applying Social Norms Theory for Improved Nutrition Outcomes: A Case Study of JEEViKA Self Help Groups. Issue 1 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lakshmi, N. Vijaya; Sinha, Irina
• Is Part Of: Antyajaa. Volume 6:Issue 1/2(2021)
• Page Start: 117
• Page End: 126
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Women -- collectives -- SHGs -- behavior change; Women -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Girls -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Feminism -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Marginality, Social -- India -- Periodicals; Marginality, Social -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Social change -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Social change -- India -- Periodicals; Women; Girls; Feminism; Marginality, Social; Social change; India; Developing counries; Periodicals; 305.40971724
• DOI: 10.1177/24556327211068956
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2455-6327

Abstract

This paper demonstrates that malnutrition among children under the age of 5 years can be addressed by disseminating information and social and behaviour change communication. This paper discusses a social and behavioural change program implemented through a women's self-help group under JEEViKA run by the Government of Bihar.