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Diamond Dialogue method for the evaluation of personal well-being after a maternal health intervention in Lao PDR

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  • Anna Scopaz
  • Elizabeth Eckermann
  • Matthew Clarke

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This paper follows the genesis of an evolving tool to measure the impact of development interventions on personal well-being in non-literate and non-numerate communities. The Diamond Dialogue was adapted to evaluate the impact on women of the establishment of 17 one stop maternity waiting home/health promotion/income generating centres (Silk Homes) in Southern Lao PDR. The tool elicited data not accessible by research methods which assume literacy and numeracy and revealed that 86% of women who used the Silk Homes experienced substantial improvements in quality of life. The Diamond Dialogue can be modified to assess the outcomes of development interventions in a myriad of contexts.

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  • Anna Scopaz & Elizabeth Eckermann & Matthew Clarke, 2012. "Diamond Dialogue method for the evaluation of personal well-being after a maternal health intervention in Lao PDR," International Journal of Happiness and Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 1(1), pages 49-62.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:1:y:2012:i:1:p:49-62
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