Table 2 Mothers’ knowledge on the importance of growth monitoring and promotion
Purpose of GMP | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
To monitor growth and development of the child | 400 | 100 |
To prevent child malnutrition | 399 | 99.8 |
To received vaccinations/immunizations for the child | 399 | 99.8 |
For the child to receive treatment if sick | 334 | 83.5 |
To receive education on infant and young child feeding | 393 | 98.3 |
Knows that recommended time for start of GMP is at birth | 237 | 59.3 |
Knows the recommended GMP visits for their children | 344 | 86.0 |
Knows duration of attending GMP is from 0 to 59 months | 216 | 54.0 |
GMP services are provided at the community level and health centres | 394 | 98.5 |
Knows the meaning of the growth curve/arrow pointing up | 22 | 5.5 |
Knows the meaning of direction of curve/arrow neither pointing up or down | 15 | 3.4 |
Knows the meaning of direction of curve/arrow pointing down | 16 | 4.0 |
Classification of knowledge scores | ||
High level of knowledge | 224 | 56.0 |
Low level of knowledge | 176 | 44.0 |