Table 2 Data collection tools and sample from Matlab and Habigonj, Bangladesh, 2010–2011
From: Barriers to and motivators of handwashing behavior among mothers of neonates in rural Bangladesh
Data collection tools | Type of participant | Matlab (Primiparous mothers) | Habigonj (both primiparous and multiparous mothers) | Issues observed/explored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Observation (n = 40) | Mother of neonate < 28 days | 20 | 20 | Recorded several handwashing opportunities; handwashing opportunities were defined as critical times (before feeding or touching baby, after cleaning child’s bottom and after visiting the toilet) of possible pathogen transmission to or from mother’s hands. We recorded mother’s practices at these handwashing opportunities of the pre defined critical events and try to understand the contextual factors that facilitated or hampered their handwashing behaviors. During the sessions, we also recorded if anyone other than mothers touched or hold the child and their relevant handwashing behavior before the event |
In-depth interview (n = 64) | Mother of neonate < 28 days | 20 | 20 | Explored perceptions, beliefs, and local practices related to handwashing |
Mother of infant > 28 days to < 12 months old | 12 | 12 | ||
Group discussion (n = 6) | Mother of infant > 28 days to < 12 months old | 1 (9 participants) | 1 (6 participants) | Discuss issues related to childcare and hand hygiene in their area |
Female caregivers other than mothers | 1 (10 participants) | 1 (6 participants) | ||
Father of neonates or young infants ≤6 months old | 1 (6 participants) | 1 (6 participants) |