Research article
Prachar: Advancing young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights in India
Pathfinder International implemented an 11-year Promoting Change in Reproductive Behavior of Adolescents project to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health status.
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Between July 2001 and August 2012, Pathfinder International implemented the Promoting Change in Reproductive Behavior of Adolescents (PRACHAR) project to improve the sexual and reproductive health status of adolescents and young couples in the state of Bihar in northern India.
This technical brief summarizes the evolution of PRACHAR, describes the intervention model and key evaluation results that informed each phase, and highlights next steps for dissemination and advocacy based on 11 years of project learning.