بذر پیشگیری: تاثیر بر رفتارهای بهداشتی دختران نوجوان جوان در اوتار پرادش، هند: یک گروه کنترل خوشه ای تصادفی

The intervention had a significant impact on more than 13 preventive health behaviors. About 65 percent girls in the intervention group had adopted 13 or more health behaviors at end line compared 4.5 percent in the control group at end line and 5 percent at baseline. Behavioral impact was demonstrated in all three areas of nutrition, hygiene and reproductive health. The study provides evidence that early adolescence is indeed a “gateway moment” to build nutritional and health reserves.