The purpose of the barrier analysis study is to conduct a formative research to determine key barriers to behavior change among residents within CARB implementation area (Mayiendit, Mayom and Wau) and develop an appropriate BCC strategy that will facilitate adoption of desired Maternal infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) and WASH practices. Focus will be on all populations in the more stable Payams and this will be prioritized by IRC in conjunction with local relief and rehabilitation commission at county level.

Specific objectives

• To establish key barriers to behavior, change in target groups' practices associated with MIYCN water and hygiene.
• To identify the most important enablers that are likely to foster appropriate changes in target groups' practices associated with MIYCN and hygiene.
• • To develop an effective behavior, change communication strategy for the nutrition and hygiene interventions in CARB implementation areas.

  The barrier analysis should establish detailed information, identifying target groups' current behaviors as well as barriers to intended behavioral change related to MIYCN and Hygiene. To review and augment the behavior change strategy for promoting MIYCN practices, the study should answer these following questions:

  • What is the specific, feasible and effective Behavior to promote?
  • What is the level of enabling environment for promotion of these desired behaviors?
  • Who are the Priority Groups and Influencing Groups?
  • What are the most important Determinants affecting (barriers) Behavior uptake?
  • Which Bridges (enablers) to Activities need to be promoted?
  • Which Activities will be implemented to address the Bridge to Activities?