This report details formative research focused on handwashing (HW) and food hygiene (FH) during complementary feedingin rural Malawi. The formative research study aimed to identify an acceptable, feasible, and desirable intervention package to support caregivers’ improved performance of HW and FH behaviors concerning preparation and feeding of complementary foods for infant and young child. It covers study objectives, methodology, findings, and limitations. Overall, the findings suggest that the introduction of hardware (e.g., HW stations and FH hardware) and choice architecture within the home environment can minimize the need for more resource-intensive behavior change communication.
