Positive deviance approach
POSITIVE
The researchers, village leaders, women representatives, health development army leaders (HDALs), and health extension workers (HEWs) collaborated on design artifacts, workflows, and work environments. Through repeated discussions, they were able to deepen and refine their understanding of the activities. This method allows researchers to comprehend the implicit and tacit knowledge that mothers possess but cannot express in words. This knowledge is holistic and extensive, and mothers possess a rich background of experiences that cannot be fully articulated. To better understand this knowledge, the team used positive deviant queries to identify and examine exemplary practices in specific settings. Six essential steps are carried out by a researcher, village leader, woman representative, HDAL, and HEW in the process (Positive deviant approach steps.