Community-Based Learning Laboratory
We work directly with local communities to design and test new health programs. These programs are shaped by the people they serve. Our learning labs focus on behavioral health, health worker training, and practical tools that support everyday care. Projects like “My Life, My Story” show how personal experiences can lead to better health programs.
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Follow-Up Study
Overview: This project followed children who received skin-to-skin care (KMC) as babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU. It measured their growth, learning, and health years later to understand long-term benefits.
Injury Prevention and Emergency Care
Overview: Researchers surveyed households to learn what injuries were most common and how they were treated. This helped design better emergency systems based on real community needs.
Tribal Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practices
Overview: This study explored how tribal families feed babies and young children and what affects those choices. It helped create nutrition programs that respect cultural beliefs and practices.
Community Health Assessment and Planning
Overview: The first RAHI-SATHI study, this project surveyed villages to learn about their biggest health concerns. It found high rates of injury, maternal health problems, and limited access to care.