Title

Effectiveness of the Training Course of ASHA on Infant Feeding Practices at a Rural Teaching Hospital: A Cross Sectional Study.

Authors

THAKRE, SUSHAMA S.; THAKRE, SUBHASH B.; THAKRE, AMOL D.; GOLAWAR, SAMIR H.; MORE, SURESH M.; HUMNE, ARUN Y.

Abstract

Introduction: Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) is the key functionaries for the effective implementation of maternal and child health care services at the grass root level in India. Method: The effectiveness of this training programme was assessed by conducting a pre-test and post-test assessments. The correct responses to the test items in the questionnaire were given one mark, with a maximum of 20 marks. Results: The training on the knowledge, attitude and practices of breast feeding was found to be effective. The difference in the pre and the post test score of the participants was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: The ASHA workers and their supervisors gained the knowledge and skills on breastfeeding and complementary feeding after the training.

Subjects

INDIA; NUTRITION counseling; RURAL education; CROSS-sectional method; PROGRAM effectiveness (Education); INFANT growth; BABY foods

Publication

Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 2012, Vol 6, Issue 6, p1038

ISSN

0973-709X

Publication type

Academic Journal