The effectiveness of a community-based video-facilitated parenting intervention for child development integrated into routine maternal and child care services in India

PLOS Global Public Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Reetabrata Roy, Aanchal Chopra, Gitanjali Lall, Deepak Jangra, Madhavilatha Maganti, Vikram Patel, Gauri Divan
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0005434
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Abstract

Parenting interventions integrating nutrition, stimulation, and responsive caregiving promote child development but face challenges to scale in low-resource settings. This study describes implementation and effectiveness of Aalana Palana, a facilitated video-viewing intervention on responsive parenting, embedded in routine maternal and child care services in India. Aalana Palana was delivered by Anganwadi workers (AWWs) in Telangana, India. A quasi-experimental, non-randomized controlled design was used to evaluate its effectiveness. Intervention group were caregivers of children aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child Nutrition and Water Access Infant Development and Preterm Care Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

Publication details

Journal / source
PLOS Global Public Health
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Volume
6
Issue
3
Pages
e0005434–e0005434
Publication date
2 March 2026
Language
EN