Table 4 Programme theories under the knowledge pathway
# | Programme theory as ICMO statements | Supporting studies |
|---|---|---|
K1 | If a household provided with agricultural inputs (I) has prior experience working in agriculture or vegetable gardening (C), then higher levels of self-confidence (M) can enable better management of gardens (O) | |
K2 | If the provision of capacity building on establishing and maintaining vegetable gardens (I) adopts community-based approaches such as organising, demo gardens, feedback sessions, and mobilisation of community facilitators (C), then the increased opportunities for resource-sharing, knowledge exchange, and enhanced sense of community (M) can enable better knowledge of gardening skills (O) | |
K3 | If the capacity building on establishing and maintaining household gardens and nutrition education (I) is directed to women, especially those with higher literacy rates and educational level (C), then the increased sense of responsibility in household meal preparation coupled with higher self-confidence (M) can enable the sustained management of vegetable gardens (O) | |
K4 | If households maintaining vegetable gardens (I), participate in nutrition education sessions that introduce the benefits of vegetable consumption (C), then the increased sense of responsibility for the health of household members (M) can result in the consumption of produce from the vegetable garden (O) |