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Table 1 Partial matrix of change objectives for care givers of under- fives in Dangme West District Ghana

From: Development of a theory and evidence-based program to promote community treatment of fevers in children under five in a rural district in Southern Ghana: An intervention mapping approach

Performance Objectives The caregivers will:

Determinants (Specific targets of the communication)

Attitude

Perceived Social Norm

Perceived Control/skills Self-efficacy

Reinforcement

Seek prompt treatment from CHW when child has fever

Expect that new treatment and responding early will keep child from dying

Expect that husband or influentials will approve of going to the CHW

Describes confidence in taking action if child has fever

Health care providers make positive remarks about CHW treatment and referral

Go to CHW before acquiring any drug or herb or using leftover drugs

Expect that new drug will work to cure the child

Recognize that the community expects a good mother to respond immediately to a child who has fever by going to the CHW

Perceive that the recommended program has no cost at CHWs

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