Authors: Amelia J Brandt, Lynn M Van Lith, Nokafu K Sandra Chipanta, Lisa Sherburne, Kizzy Ufumwen Oladeinde, Angela Samba, TiaSamone Haygood, Chizoba Onyechi, Eno'bong Idiong, Sammy Olaniru, Amina Bala, Gloria Adoyi, Justin DeNormandie, J Douglas Storey, Shittu Abdu-Aguye
Improving children’s diets between 6 and 24 months is crucial but has stalled globally. A project in Nigeria used human-centered design and behavior change theory to develop and test tools for better nutrition counseling by community health workers (CHWs) and strategies to improve dietary diversity. Successful prototypes encouraged two-way conversations between CHWs and caregivers and showed improved knowledge and self-reported dietary diversity. This approach shows promise for tackling complex health challenges by combining innovative design with local expertise and behavior change strategies.
Link: Lessons Learned From the Use of Human-Centered Design Approaches to Improve Nutrition in Nigeria
Resource Topic: CHW Role, Child health, Nutrition
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes
