Table 1 Benefits of MAL-ED project as perceived by community-based field workers

1.

Knowledge about child growth and malnutrition

We learnt about children’s health and what they should be fed on. (16)

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Acquisition of knowledge various skills

I can now communicate with different people and I now know that I have to wash my hands after every nappy change. (16)

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Knowledge about conducting research and data collection

I now know how to conduct research and how to collect data and fill in forms. (5)

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Acquisition of inter-personal skills

I learnt how to work well with people. (11)

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X

5.

Received financial benefits

I got money. I used it for my general upkeep. (14)

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6.

Acquired physical assets

I bought a fridge, bed, microwave and a television set. (10)

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X

7.

Got experience in working with children

I know how to spend time with children.(6)

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X

8.

Personal development

The project improved my CV. (8)

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X

9.

Social capital benefits

The project helped me socialise with people. (4)

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X

10.

Water and sanitation

Knowledge that our drinking water is not clean. (3)

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