**4.2 Family level**

SBCC intervention at the family level aims to give family members with information, education, and assistance in the prevention of stunting. Families can grasp the

importance of balanced nutrition and excellent feeding practices for children's growth and development through effective communication. Messages were distributed to raise awareness of the need of nutrition in the first 1000 days of life, from conception to the age of two.

At the family level, SBCC interventions can include nutritional advice, healthy eating behaviors, exclusive breastfeeding, the introduction of suitable solid meals, and effective child care practices. Families are also encouraged to frequently evaluate their children's growth, adhere to immunization regimens, and deal with nutritional issues on a proactive basis.

SBCC interventions at the family level also include psychosocial support and the enhancement of parental abilities in coping with child nutrition issues. Interpersonal contact between parents and children is improved in order to foster a positive atmosphere that is responsive to the needs of children. It is envisaged that the SBCC intervention at the family level will result in behavioral changes such as increased frequency of appropriate and balanced nutrition feeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and increased attention to children's health and nutrition. Stunting prevention programs can be more effective and long-lasting with active family participation.

### **4.3 Community level**

SBCC interventions at the community level include a variety of activities and communication tactics geared at specific groups of people with significant social contacts and cultural ties. The primary purpose is to raise awareness, change attitudes, and support activities that can help avoid stunting.

Interventions at the community level can include health education, group discussions, awareness campaigns, and participatory activities engaging community members in the context of dealing with stunting. The messages provided in this intervention will be tailored to the cultural context, language, and local requirements of the community so that they are properly received.

Furthermore, SBCC interventions at the community level might include the active participation of community leaders or community leaders with influence within their circles. These individuals can serve as change agents by informing community members about the importance of balanced diet and stunting prevention.

Collaborative efforts with numerous local stakeholders, such as community organizations, NGOs, health personnel, and educational institutions, are also critical during community interventions. This collaboration has the potential to improve the implementation of SBCC treatments, broaden the breadth of messaging, and establish a community atmosphere that encourages desirable behavior change.

SBCC interventions at the community level are critical in building an environment that promotes stunting prevention and long-term behavior modification. It is intended that through enlisting the active participation and involvement of community people, common awareness, social support, and good norms linked to balanced nutrition and optimal infant care will be established in order to avoid stunting.

#### **4.4 School level**

SBCC interventions at the school level entail efforts to communicate relevant messages about healthy nutrition and stunting prevention to kids, teachers, and parents in the school setting. Here are some examples of SBCC interventions that can be implemented at the school level:

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SBCC's school-based programs aim to provide an educational environment that promotes health and stunting prevention. This intervention can give knowledge, impact attitudes, and support good behavior changes in terms of healthy nutrition and stunting prevention in the school setting by including kids, teachers, and parents.

### **4.5 Workplace level**

SBCC interventions in the workplace include efforts to raise workers' understanding and practice of health, as well as efforts to build work environments that promote health and stunting prevention. Here are some examples of SBCC initiatives at this level:


### **4.6 Religious level**

SBCC religious interventions involve collaboration with religious leaders and community leaders who play crucial roles in the community. The goal is to deliver messages about balanced nutrition and stunting prevention by employing societal religious values and religious beliefs. The SBCC intervention uses this strategy to promote positive and long-term behavior change in the community.

A variety of activities can be carried out as part of the SBCC intervention at the religious level, such as incorporating nutrition and stunting issues into religious lectures, recitations, or sermons in places of worship. Important messages regarding the necessity of balanced diet and stunting prevention methods can be transmitted by employing community-relevant allusions and holy texts.

Furthermore, small group conversations with religious and community leaders can be arranged to address the role of religion in dealing with stunting. Through open and participatory discourse, awareness, and greater understanding of religion's crucial role in supporting proper nutrition and preventing stunting can be established.

SBCC religious involvement may also include engagement with religious institutions such as religious-based religious groups, foundations, or social institutions. Through this collaboration, nutrition and stunting prevention health education programs can be linked into social activities such as social service activities, fundraisers, or support programs for persons in need.

SBCC intervention at the religious level is expected to influence behavior and rally societal support. This intervention can harness the power of religious principles in promoting healthy diets, sound nutritional practices, and the role of families and communities in stunting prevention by involving religious leaders and community leaders as change agents.
