An exploration of psychosocial aspects of the school-home food environment in addressing double and triple burden of malnutrition among adolescent girls

Abstract

This study concludes that psychosocial aspects [attitudes, awareness, motivation, and self-efficacy] are crucial in shaping supportive school and home food environment to address the dual-triple burden of malnutrition among adolescent girls. It recommends cross-sector collaboration among schools, families, food vendors, and government, strengthening nutrition education, healthy canteen regulations, and community empowerment through psychosocial approaches to supports adolescent health in a sustainable manner.

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