Mass media and nonformal nutrition education

Munger, Sara J.

Mass media and nonformal nutrition education

1978

Munger, Sara J.

Abstract: A communication model to guide the design of nutrition education programs in less developed countries was successfully tested in Tunisia. The model established four key domains: education, communication, behavioral, and evaluation. The test in Tunisia combined mass media--short radio messages--with nonformal education activity in Maternal Child Health (MCH) centers. The mass media broadcasts attracted wide attention. Interview data obtained from others at MCH center showed no conclusive evidence of change in nutrition or in related behavior patterns, but the program had operated for only 4 months. Some positive change in awareness, knowledge, and attitudes was indicated. The model is considered to be applicable on a general level, but more research is needed on the mass media aspects.

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AGROVOC Keywords

developing countries developing countries mass media mass media nutrition nutrition education outreach tunisia

Bibliographic information

Publisher

[Synectics Corp.]

Other Subjects

Study and teaching; Mass media in health education; Behavior change; Program evaluation; Radio in health education; Nutrition knowledge; Education programs

Language

English

Note

Sara J. Munger ; submitted by Synectics Corporation.

Sub Title

final study report : prepared for Development Support Bureau, Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C., under contract AID/ta-C-1198

Type

Text; Monographic

Corporate Author

Synectics Corporation.

United States. Agency for International Development.

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Modification date: 2024-05-23

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