As the endline study of the program, the research enabled the assessment of changes in knowledge, attitudes, practices, and behaviors over time. The quantitative component enabled systematic comparison of key indicators and assessment of progress against the program’s expected results.
The focus group discussions with teachers, school principals, and adolescents provided deeper insight into the factors behind the observed quantitative trends and helped explain why certain changes had or had not occurred. By combining quantitative and qualitative evidence, the study provided strong opportunities for comparative analysis and for presenting changes, achievements, and remaining gaps in the final report.