Table 4 Observations of topics discussed with care givers and use of teaching materials
Abbreviated checklist items | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Topics discussed with caregivers on “weighing” day (N = 16) | |
Importance of attending CWCs and vaccination of children | 5 (31.3) |
Importance of exclusive breastfeeding | 4 (25.0) |
Importance of personal and environmental hygiene/hand washing | 2 (12.5) |
Complementary feeding and foods to introduce to child | 2 (12.5) |
Mental health education | 2 (12.5) |
Prevention of malaria and sleeping under insecticide treated bed net | 1 (6.2) |
Use of Teaching Materials in health facility (n = 16) | |
Yes | 6 (37.5) |
Teaching Materials used by HWs during Health Talks (n = 6) | |
Child Health Record Booklet, developed by GHS | 4 (66.7) |
Counselling Cards on IYCF for Community Health Workers, developed by UNICEF | 2 (33.3) |