Assessing COVID-19-related Economic Shock, Health Knowledge, and Access to Social Protection Schemes among Poor Women in Rural Bihar
Researchers
Abstract
In India, COVID-19 and the resulting national lockdown has led to a public health and economic crisis. Safe behaviors such as frequent handwashing and physical distancing are an important means for stopping the transmission of the virus. In response to the pandemic-induced economic shock to households, the Government of India and state governments in the country have announced various social protection schemes to help poor households withstand the adverse effects of the lockdown.
This descriptive study assesses the economic shock, health knowledge, and access to social protection schemes among a sample of poor women in rural Bihar (n=1,010). The survey was conducted telephonically with women who were part of the Bihar Rural Livelihoods’ Promotion Society (BRLPS) or JEEViKA's SHG network or the Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana (SJY), a livelihoods scheme targeting ultra-poor households.
Project Outcomes of Interest
Health knowledge and awareness; Access to social protection schemes; Food security and nutrition
Partners
Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS)
Key Findings
Results forthcoming
Impact Goals
- Build resilience and protect the financial health of families and individuals
- Build resilient and adaptable businesses and employment opportunities
- Improve social-safety net responses
Project Data Collection Mode
- CATI (Computer-assisted telephone interviewing)
Link to Data Collection Instruments
Implementing Organization
J-PAL South Asia
Results Status
No Results Yet