Date Available
11-28-2012
Year of Publication
2012
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College
Agriculture
Department/School/Program
Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Advisor
Dr. Janet Teityen Mullins
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Kwaku Addo
Abstract
The objective of this qualitative longitudinal study was to assess stakeholder perceptions after one year of a new school feeding program to contrast and compare to pre-program expectations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using questions reviewed by an in-country collaborator for cultural sensitivity and appropriateness. Follow up questions were determined from participant response. The interviews were analyzed by performing content analysis using open and axial coding to find key concepts in the data. The results showed the school feeding program met stakeholder expectations regarding reduction in absenteeism and truancy, improving classroom behavior and increasing enrollment as well as relieving short term hunger. The stakeholders also reported unexpected improvements in behavior of the child at home, increased disposable income, and extra meals being served at home.
Recommended Citation
Fowler, Monica E., "Local Ghanaian Stakeholder Perceptions After One Year of a New School Feeding Program in Adjeikrom, Ghana" (2012). Theses and Dissertations--Nutrition and Food Systems. 9.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/foodsci_etds/9
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