DAMAX Solutions conducted a Baseline Project Survey in Tabora Region to assess adolescent nutrition, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and gender equality outcomes using an adapted Nutrition Information Management Systems (NIMS) toolkit. This cross-sectional baseline study established a benchmark to track the project's progress and measure its effectiveness throughout implementation.
The BRIGHT Project, a seven-year initiative, champions equality, agency, and well-being among adolescents, ensuring they can exercise their SRH and nutrition rights. The project places a particular focus on young, in- and out-of-school, and pregnant (YIOP) girls, addressing the unique challenges they face in accessing essential health and nutrition services.
To collect comprehensive data, DAMAX employed a mixed-methods approach, using structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and qualitative discussions. The study engaged 1,680 caregivers, 1,680 in- and out-of-school adolescent girls, 807 adolescent boys, 160 healthcare providers and community health workers, 160 law enforcement officers, and 80 school teachers.
The findings from this study will guide evidence-based interventions, ensuring that the BRIGHT Project effectively fosters gender equality, improved nutrition, and better SRH outcomes for adolescents in Tabora.