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Training Need Assessment Report
EU WINS: Women & Infant Improved Nutrition in Sindh
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General Information
Designation
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Dispenser
EPI
Vaccinator
Health
Technician
In charge
Medical
Officer
LHS
7
10.9
5
7.8
2
3.1
Targeted Group
Dispenser
6% 3%
10
EPI Vaccinator
11%
8%
15.6
3%
7
10.9
LHV
1
1.6
LHW
26
40.6
Medical
Superintend
ent
4
6.3
Mid Wife
2
3.1
Total
64
100
Health Technician
16%
41%
Incharge Medical
Offi
LHS
1% 11%
LHV
Table 1: Targeted Group
Training need assessment was conducted at 14 union councils of district Shikarpur. A total of 64
government staff including Medical superintendent, dispensers, EPI Vaccinator, Health technician,
Medical officers in charge, LHS, LHV, LHW and Mid wife were interviewed. Their knowledge regarding
nutrition program was tested through a structured questionnaire. The major portion of the targeted
group comprised of LHS, LHV and LHW’s which were 40.6 %, 10.9% and 1.6% respectively of the total
sample size where as 10.9 % dispensers were interviewed. 7.8% of the respondents were EPI vaccinator
however 3.1%, 15.1% and 6.3% of the respondents were Health technician, medical officer in charge and
Medical superintendent respectively and 3.1% of the respondents were mid wife.
Professional Trainings attended details
Responses
Frequency
Person who attended 3 Trainings
Person who attended 2 Trainings
Person who attended 1 Trainings
Person who attended 0 Trainings
Total
Percent
36
56
16
25
10
16
2
3
64
100
Table 2: Total No. of Professional training attended by respondents
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Respondents were asked about the professional trainings they have attended in past to assess the
amplitude. It was revealed that out of 64 respondents 56% confirmed they have participated in 3 three
trainings, 25% of the respondents told that they participated in 2 trainings whereas 16% percent of the
respondents told that they attended 1 training and the remaining 3% respondents didn’t attended any
professional training.
Professional Trainings attended details
Responses
Frequency
Percent
CMAM & IYCF
31
Community
7
Outreach and
mobilization
Control Of Diarrhea
3
and/or Dispenser
Training and/or
Health Education
20.9
4.7
2.0
DHIS Training
EPI Vaccination
Training
6
25
4.1
16.9
Family Planning
HTSP and/or IMNCI
and/or LHS Training
10
3
6.8
2.0
LHW Training
Mid Wife
Training on MIS
and/or Nursing
and/or PEADS and/or
PETS
3
3
4
2.0
2.0
2.7
MNCH
New Born Care
Nutrition
Polio Eradication and
Vaccination
7
2
11
17
4.7
1.4
7.4
11.5
Training on Measles
and its Vaccination
4
2.7
12
148
8.1
100.00
Training on TB
Total
Table 3: Detail for type of professional training attended
After further probing it was revealed that 64 respondents attended 148 trainings in total. 20.9% of the
respondents shared that they attended the training on CMAM & IYCF, 16.9% of the respondents
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attended training on EPI Vaccination Training, 11.5% of the respondents attended trainings on Polio
Eradication and Vaccination, 8.1% of the respondents’ attended training on TB whereas reaming % of
the respondents attended trainings on Training on Measles and its Vaccination, Nutrition, New Born
Care, MNCH, Training on MIS and/or Nursing and/or PEADS and/or PETS, Mid Wife, LHW Training, HTSP
and/or IMNCI and/or LHS Training, Family Planning, DHIS Training, Control Of Diarrhea and/or
Dispenser Training and/or Health Education and Community Outreach and mobilization.
B 1. Children should be put to the breast feed after 24 hours following delivery
Children should be put to the breast feed after 24
hours following delivery
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
38
59.4
No
26
40.6
Total
64
100
Respondents were asked for breast feeding children after 24 hours following delivery. As per the
responses; 59.4% of the respondents were of the view that they should be put to breast feed after 24
hours whereas 40.6% of the respondents were of the view that the asked statement is not correct.
Children should be put to the breast feed after 24
hours following delivery
60.0
Yes
40.0
No
20.0
0.0
Yes
No
It was concluded that most of the respondents were not aware about when they should put their
children to breast immediately after birth as 59.4% of respondents did not replied with the correct
answer.
B 2. In order to have enough milk mother needs to breast fed her baby 12 times a day.
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In order to have enough milk mother needs to breast fed her baby 12
times a day.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
56
87.5
No
8
12.5
Total
64
100
Respondents were asked about the daily food requirement of babies. They were questioned that “in
order to have enough milk mother needs to breast feed her baby 12 times a day”. As per the responses
87.5% of the respondents verified the statement as true and 12.5% of the respondents were of the view
that children should not be breast fed 12 times a day.
In order to have enough milk mother needs to
breast fed her baby 12 times a day.
100
80
60
Yes
40
No
20
0
Yes
No
It was revealed that 12.5% of the respondents were unaware about how many times a mother needs to
breast feed her baby.
B 3. Breast feeding colostrums to new born baby could result the child to be sick from diarrhea
Breast feeding colostrums to new born baby could result the child to
be sick from diarrhea
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
34
53.1
No
30
46.9
Total
64
100
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Respondents were further asked that either breast feeding colostrums to new born baby could result
the child to be sick from diarrhea or not. After the analysis it was revealed that 53.1% of the
respondents agreed that breast feeding colostrums to new born baby could result the child to be sick
from diarrhea however 46.9% of the respondents disagreed with the statement and as per there view
breast feeding colostrums to new born baby cannot result the child to be sick from diarrhea.
Breast feeding colostrum to new born baby could result
the child to be sick from diarhea
54.0
52.0
50.0
Yes
48.0
No
46.0
44.0
42.0
Yes
No
It was revealed that there was a misunderstanding among respondents that breast feeding colostrums
to new born baby could result the child to be sick from diarrhea as 53.1% responded with an incorrect
answer.
B 4. At 4 months, the infant needs water and other drinks in addition to breast milk.
At 4 months, the infant needs water and other drinks in addition to
breast milk.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
15
23.4
No
49
76.6
Total
64
100
Upon verification about feeding a 4 months old child, 23.4% of the respondents were of the view that
the infants needs water and other drinks in addition to breast milk whereas 76.6% of the respondents
shared that they the infants do not need water and other drinks in addition to breast milk.
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At 4 months, the infant needs water and other drinks
in addition to breast milk.
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
No
Yes
No
Upon analyses it was revealed that 23.4% of the respondents didn’t know that at the age of 4 months,
infant should not be fed with other drinks in addition to breast milk.
B 5. MUAC stands for mid upper arm circumference.
MUAC stands for mid upper arm circumference.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
47
73.4
No
17
26.6
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were inquired about the most commonly used abbreviation of MUAC. It was found that
73.4% of the respondents shared that it stands for mid upper arm circumference and 26.6% of the
respondents shared that it does not stands for mid upper arm circumference.
MUAC stands for mid upper arm circumference.
80.0
60.0
Yes
40.0
No
20.0
0.0
Yes
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It was concluded from the received information that 26.6% of the respondents were unaware of even
the meaning for MUAC abbreviation.
B 6. Criteria for admitting SAM children is < 11.0cm
Criteria for admitting SAM children is < 11.0cm
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
29
45.3
No
35
54.7
Total
64
100.0
Knowledge of respondents was tested for awareness about nutrition program. Respondents were asked
that according to them the criteria for admitting SAM children is < 11.0 cm or not. It was found that
54.7% of the respondents shared that the criteria for admitting SAM children is not <11.0cm however
45.3% of the respondents agreed that the correct criteria of admitting SAM children is <11.0cm.
Criteria for admitting SAM children is < 11.0cm
60.0
50.0
40.0
Yes
30.0
No
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
No
It was revealed that almost half of the respondents out 64 do not know the criteria for admitting SAM
children.
B 7. Criteria for admitting MAM children is 11-<12.5 cm
Criteria for admitting MAM children is 11-<12.5 cm
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
36
56.3
No
28
43.8
Total
64
100.0
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Respondents were further probed for admission of MAM children. They were asked for the criteria of
admitting MAM children and it was found that 56.3% of the respondents were of the view that the
criteria for admitting MAM children is 11 < 12.5cm whereas 43.8% of the respondents shared that 11 - <
12.5cm is not the correct criteria for admitting MAM children.
Criteria for admitting MAM children is 11-<12.5 cm
60.0
50.0
40.0
Yes
30.0
No
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
No
After the analysis of information collected it was analyzed that 56.3% (more than half of respondents)
were unaware of the criteria for admitting MAM children.
B 8. Criteria for admitting pregnant & lactating women is < 21 cm
Criteria for admitting pregnant & lactating women is < 21 cm
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
45
70.3
No
19
29.7
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were further asked about the criteria for admission of pregnant & lactating women. It was
revealed that 70.3% of the respondents verified that the criterion for admitting pregnant and lactating
women is < 21cm and 29.7% of the respondents disagreed that <21cm is not the correct criteria for
admitting pregnant and lactating women.
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Criteria for admitting pregnant & lactating women is
< 21 cm
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
No
Yes
No
As per the information collected It was revealed that 29.7% of the respondents were unaware of the
admitting criteria for pregnant & lactating women.
B 9. When appetite of malnourished children is not good we will admit him in stabilization center.
When appetite of malnourished children is not good we will admit him
in stabilization center.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
52
81.2
No
12
18.8
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were asked that when appetite of malnourished children is not good we will admit him in
stabilization center. 81.2% of the respondents agreed with the statement and 18.8% of the respondents
disagreed with the statement that when appetite of malnourished children is not good we will admit
him in stabilization center.
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When appetite of malnourished children is not good we
will admit him in stabilization center.
100.0
80.0
Yes
60.0
No
40.0
20.0
0.0
Yes
No
It was concluded from the information collected that 18.8% of the respondents did not even know that
the malnourished children with minor complication can be treated at OTP site.
B 10. Breast feeding benefits the baby, but not the mothers
Breast feeding benefits the baby, but not the mothers.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
20
31.2
No
44
68.8
Total
64
100.0
To analyze the knowledge regarding benefits of breast feeding, respondents were asked that breast
feeding only benefits the baby, but not the mothers. And major portion of the respondents were of the
view that the statement is not correct and it benefits mothers as well whereas 31.2 % of the
respondents were off the view that the statement is correct and it is only beneficial for baby not for the
mother.
Breast feeding benefits the baby, but not the mothers.
80.0
60.0
Yes
40.0
No
20.0
0.0
Yes
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As per the analysis of the information received it was found that 31.2% of the respondents were
unaware of the benefits of breast feeding for mothers and children.
B 11. Early case finding comes through strong community mobilization.
Early case finding comes through strong community mobilization.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
58
90.6
No
6
9.4
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were asked that the statement “early case finding comes through strong community
mobilization” is true or false. As per the responses it was revealed that 90.6% of the respondents were
of the view that the statement is true and 9.4% of the respondents stated that the statement is not true
and community mobilization is not beneficial in early case finding.
Early case finding comes through strong community
mobilization.
100.0
80.0
Yes
60.0
No
40.0
20.0
0.0
Yes
No
As per the examined information it was found that 9.4% of the respondents were of the view that strong
mobilization is not a prime key when it comes to early case finding.
B 11. Any complicated case can be treated at OTP site.
Any complicated case can be treated at OTP site.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
27
42.2
No
37
57.8
Total
64
100.0
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To examine the knowledge of respondents about the limitations of OTP site they were asked that can
we treat any complicated case at OTP site. 57.8% of the respondents stated no as an answer that we
cannot treat any complicated case at an OTP site however 42.2% of the respondents shared that all
cases of all natures can be treated at an OTP site.
Any complicated case can be treated at OTP
site.
60.0
50.0
40.0
Yes
30.0
No
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
No
As per the collected information it was revealed that only 42.2% out of 64 respondents were not aware
of the fact that all complicated cases could not be treated at an OTP site.
B 13. If a mother of child is died we can feed him/her through wet nursing.
If a mother of child is died we can feed him/her through wet nursing.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
59
92.2
No
5
7.8
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were asked that if a mother of a child dies, can we feed him/her through wet nursing. As
per the response 92.2% of the respondents said that yes they can feed him/her through wet nursing
whereas 7.8% of the respondents said that they cannot feed him/her through wet nursing.
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If a mother of child is died we can feed him/her
through wet nursing.
100.0
80.0
Yes
60.0
No
40.0
20.0
0.0
Yes
No
The analysis of the information collected verified that majority (92.2%) of the respondents were aware
of the fact that if the mother of child is dead then he/she can be fed through wet nursing.
B 14. Malnourished child with ++ edema and fever can be treated in OTP.
Malnourished child with ++ edema and fever can be treated in OTP.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
32
50.0
No
32
50.0
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were further probed that can we treat a malnourished child with ++edema in OTP site or
not. It was observed that 50% of the respondents were of the view that we can treat them and 50%
were of the view that we cannot treat them at an OTP site.
Malnourished child with ++ edema and fever can be
treated in OTP.
50.0
40.0
Yes
30.0
No
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
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It was concluded from the information collected that half of the respondents were not sure that the
treatment of malnourished child could be done at OTP site or it could not be done.
B 15. ORS given to malnourished children in case of dehydration.
ORS given to malnourished children in case of dehydration.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
52
81.2
No
12
18.8
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were asked that in case of dehydration ORS is given to malnourished children and 81.3% of
the respondents verified the statement as true and 18.8% of the respondents shared that the statement
is not true and we cannot give ORS to malnourished children in case of dehydration.
ORS given to malnourished children in case of
dehydration.
100.0
80.0
Yes
60.0
No
40.0
20.0
0.0
Yes
No
It was revealed from the information collected that 81.3% of the respondents were not aware that ORS
should not be given to malnourished children in case of dehydration.
B 16. RUTF is given to malnourished children on the basis of weight.
RUTF is given to malnourished children on the basis of weight.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
52
81.3
No
12
18.8
Total
64
100.0
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The statement that RUTF is given to malnourished children on the basis of weight was tested among the
respondents that in their view the statement is correct or not. It was revealed that 81.3% of the
respondents shared that the statement is correct and RUTF is given on the basis of weight whereas
18.8% of the respondents were of the view that the statement is not correct and RUTF is not given to
children on the basis of their weight.
RUTF is given to malnourished children on the basis of
weight.
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
No
Yes
No
The information revealed that 18.7% of the respondents were unaware of the fact that RUTF is provided
on the basis of the weight of malnourished children.
B 18. A mother who is suffering from mastitis (inflammation of breast/nipple) should avoid
breastfeeding her baby.
A mother who is suffering from mastitis (inflammation of
breast/nipple) should avoid breastfeeding her baby.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
40
62.5
No
24
37.5
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were asked that should a mother who is suffering from mastitis (inflammation of
breast/nipple) avoid breast feeding her baby. 62.5% of the respondents told that yes the mother who is
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suffering from mastitis (inflammation of breast/nipples) should avoid breast feeding her baby and 37.5%
of the respondents told that the mother suffering from mastitis should continue breast feeding to her
child.
A mother who is suffering from mastitis
(inflammation of breast/nipple) should avoid
breastfeeding her baby.
70.0
60.0
50.0
Yes
40.0
No
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
No
The information collected revealed that 63.3% of the respondents did not know that a mother suffering
from mastitis should not breast feed her children.
B 18. Breastfeeding mothers do not need extra food.
Breastfeeding mothers do not need extra food.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
25
39.1
No
39
60.9
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were asked that does a mother who is breast feeding her child need extra food or not. It
was found that 60.9% of the respondents said that they do not need any extra food whereas only 39.1%
of the respondents responded that mothers do require extra food when they are breast feeding their
children.
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60.0
50.0
Yes
40.0
No
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
No
The information verified that 39.1% of the respondents were unaware that breast feeding mother do
not need extra food
B 19. Complimentary feeding should be started as soon as the baby is 4 months old.
Complimentary feeding should be started as soon as the baby is 4
months old.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
19
29.7
No
45
70.3
Total
64
100.0
To examine the awareness about complementary feeding of baby, respondents were asked that should
complementary feeding be started as soon as the baby is 4 months old. 29.7% of the respondents
agreed with the statement that the baby should be given complementary feeding as soon as he is 4
months old whereas 70.3% of the respondents disagreed with the statement and according to them
complementary feeding should not be started at the age of 4 months.
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Complimentary feeding should be started as soon as
the baby is 4 months old.
80.0
60.0
Yes
40.0
No
20.0
0.0
Yes
No
Study revealed that 29.7% of the respondents were not aware that that complementary feeding should
not be started at the age of 4 months.
B 20. In case of hypothermia the baby needs to be in touch with the mother skin or warm water
container.
In case of hypothermia the baby needs to be in touch with the mother
skin or warm water container.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
52
81.2
No
12
18.8
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were asked that in case of hypothermia should the baby needs to be in touch with the
mother skin or warm water container. As per the responses 81.2% of the respondents replied yes with
an answer and 18.8% of the respondents replied that the baby do not needs to be in touch with the
mother’s skin or warm water container.
In case of hypothermia the baby needs to be in touch
with the mother skin or warm water container.
100.0
80.0
Yes
60.0
No
40.0
20.0
0.0
Yes
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It was observed that 18.8% of the respondents do not know that when child is suffering from
hypothermia he needs to be in touch of her mother’s skin or warm water container.
B 21. The complimentary foods given to babies 9 months should be thin in consistency so that the
baby could eat it easily.
The complimentary foods given to babies 9 months should be thin in
consistency so that the baby could eat it easily.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
41
64.1
No
23
35.9
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were further inquired for the consistency of the complimentary food given to babies that
either it should be thin in consistency so that the baby could eat it easily or it should not be thin. Major
proportion consisting 64.1% of the respondents agreed that the complementary food should be thin in
consistency so that baby could eat it easily however 35.9% of the respondents were of the view that
complementary food should not be thin in consistency.
The complimentary foods given to babies 9 months
should be thin in consistency so that the baby could
eat it easily.
80.0
60.0
Yes
40.0
No
20.0
0.0
Yes
No
Research revealed that 64.1% of the respondents were unaware of the fact that complementary food
given to 9 months should be thin in consistency so that could eat it easily.
B 22. Discharge criteria for MAM child is if his/her MUAC is >13.5 cm for two consecutive visits.
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Discharge criteria for MAM child is if his/her MUAC is >13.5 cm for two
consecutive visits.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
34
53.1
No
30
46.9
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were inquired about the discharge criteria for discharging a MAM child. They were asked
that is the discharge criteria for MAM is if his/her MUAC is > 13.5cm for two consecutive visits, 53.1% of
the respondents verified the statement as correct and according to them the criteria for discharging a
MAM child is if his/her MUAC is > 13.5cm for two consecutive visits whereas 46.9% of the respondents
found this statement in correct and as per their knowledge the aforementioned criteria is not corret for
discharging a MA child.
Discharge criteria for MAM child is if his/her MUAC is
>13.5 cm for two consecutive visits.
54.0
52.0
50.0
Yes
48.0
No
46.0
44.0
42.0
Yes
No
It was analyzed through the information collected that 46.9% of the respondents were unaware of the
discharge criteria of the MAM child.
B 23. During treatment if a child is not responding for three consecutive visits is called non
responder.
During treatment if a child is not responding for three consecutive
visits is called non responder.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
50
78.1
No
14
21.9
Total
64
100.0
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To analyze the awareness regarding non responders children, respondents were asked that can we call a
child non responder if he/she is not responding for three consecutive visits. 78.1% of the respondents
agreed with the statement and 21.9% disagreed with the statement and as per their view the child not
responding for three consecutive visits cannot be called as non responder.
During treatment if a child is not responding for three
consecutive visits is called non responder.
80.0
60.0
Yes
40.0
No
20.0
0.0
Yes
No
It was concluded after analyzing the collected information that 21.9% of the respondents don’t know
anything about non responder children.
B 24. Feeding with a cup is safer than with a bottle.
Feeding with a cup is safer than with a bottle.
Responces
Frequency
Percent
Yes
58
90.6
No
6
9.4
Total
64
100.0
Responders were asked that is it safer to feed with a cup than with a bottle and 90.6% of the
respondents agreed with the statement whereas 9.4% of the respondents disagreed with the statement.
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90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
No
Yes
No
The analysis revealed that only 9.4% of the respondents were unaware that feeding with cup is safer
than with a bottle.
B 25. A support group is the same as an educational session.
A support group is the same as an educational session.
Responses
Frequency
Percent
Yes
41
64.1
No
23
35.9
Total
64
100.0
Respondents were inquired that in their view a support group and educational session are the same
thing or different. 64.1% of the respondents mentioned them as the same thing however 35.9% of the
respondents were of the view that support group and educational session are two different things.
A support group is the same as an educational
session.
70.0
60.0
50.0
Yes
40.0
No
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
Yes
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It was concluded that majority of the respondents don’t know the difference between support group
and educational session.
C. What type of training do you require to improve your skills & to eliminate problems/issues while
performing your routine tasks regarding nutrition?
What type of training do you require to improve your skills & to
eliminate problems/issues while performing your routine tasks
regarding nutrition?
Frequency
Percent
First Priority
Community
Mobilization
5
7.8
Don't know
2
3.1
EPI
1
1.6
Family Planning
1
1.6
IYCF
3
4.7
Malaria Control
1
1.6
MCH
1
1.6
Nutrition (CMAM)
46
71.9
Nutrition Information
Nutrition
Surveillance
1
1.6
2
3.1
Women Nutrition
1
1.6
Total
64
100
Table 4: First priority of training required to improve your skills & to eliminate problems/issues while performing your
routine tasks regarding nutrition
Respondents were asked for the type of training they required to improve their skills & to eliminate
problems/issues while performing your routine tasks regarding nutrition and 71.9% of the respondents
shared that training on nutrition (CMAM) should be organized on priority basis, 7.8% of the respondents
shared that training on community mobilization should be kept as first priority, 4.7% of the respondents
shared that training on IYCF should be given first priority and remaining 12.5 % of the respondents
shared that the topics including Women Nutrition, Nutrition Surveillance, Nutrition Information, MCH,
Malaria Control, Family Planning and EPI should be considered as first priority. However 3.1% of the
respondents didn’t knew any priority.
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problems/issues while performing your routine tasks regarding nutrition?
Piriority 1
2% 3% 2%
3%
8%
1%
1%
5%
Community Mobilizatio
1%
Don't know
2%
EPI
Family Planinig
IYCF
Malaria Control
72%
MCH
Nutrition (CMAM)
Nutrition Information
Figure 1: First priority of training required to improve your skills & to eliminate problems/issues while performing your
routine tasks regarding nutrition
What type of training do you require to improve your skills & to
eliminate problems/issues while performing your routine tasks
regarding nutrition?
Frequency
Percent
5
7.8
Don't know
19
29.7
IYCF
25
39.1
Nutrition (CMAM)
Nutrition
Surveillance
12
18.8
1
1.6
Stabilization
1
1.6
Second Priority
Community
Mobilization
Vaccinator
1
1.6
Total
64
100
Table 5: Second priority of training required to improve your skills & to eliminate problems/issues while performing your
routine tasks regarding nutrition
Respondents were further probed for the trainings they require on second priority and 39.1% of the
respondents told that training on IYCF should be kept as second priority, 18.8% shared that training on
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nutrition (CMAM) should be on second priority, 7.8% of the respondents shared that training on
community mobilization should be considered as second priority and 4.6% shared that topics for training
required on second priority should include Vaccinator, Stabilization and Nutrition Surveillance. However
29.7% of the respondents didn’t mentioned any training for second priority.
What type of training do you require to improve your skills & to
eliminate problems/issues while performing your routine tasks
regarding nutrition?
Piriority 2
1% 1% 2%
8%
Community Mobilizatio
19%
30%
Don't know
IYCF
Nutrition (CMAM) with
Nutrition Surveillanc
39%
Stabilization
Vaccinator
Figure 2: First priority of training required to improve your skills & to eliminate problems/issues while performing your
routine tasks regarding nutrition
What type of training do you require to improve your skills & to
eliminate problems/issues while performing your routine tasks
regarding nutrition?
Frequency
Percent
Third priority
CMAM
Community
Mobilization
1
1.6
7
10.9
Don't know
44
68.8
Health & Hygiene
2
3.1
IYCF
5
7.8
MCH
2
3.1
Stabilization
1
1.6
Women Nutrition
2
3.1
Total
64
100
Table 6: Third priority of training required to improve your skills & to eliminate problems/issues while performing your
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Respondents were asked for trainings they require on third priority and 10.9% of the respondents
mentioned that training on community mobilization should be given third priority, 7.8% asked to
consider training on IYCF as third priority, 3.1% of the respondents shared that training on health and
hygiene should be considered s third priority and 9.4% asked to include Women Nutrition, Stabilization,
MCH and CMAM and a major portion of the respondents didn’t knew any priority to be considered as third
priority.
What type of training do you require to improve your skills & to
eliminate problems/issues while performing your routine tasks
regarding nutrition?
Piriority 3
3% 1%
3% 2%
3%
CMAM
11%
8%
Community Mobilizatio
Don't know
Health & Hygiene
IYCF
69%
MCH
Stabilization
Women Nutrition
Figure 3: Third priority of training required to improve your skills & to eliminate problems/issues while performing your
routine tasks regarding nutrition
Respondents were asked to prioritize the 10 trainings mentioned in the questionnaire. To analyze the
area of interest of respondents and to set the priority level of trainings these were categorized in four
levels that are 1)Top Priority, 2) Some What of a priority, 3) not a priority right now and 4) drop this
topic.
D. Training Priorities Survey
Out-Patient management of SAM
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
Somewhat of a
priority
Not a priority right
now
Total
46
71.9
14
21.9
4
6.3
64
100
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Respondents were asked to rank the training on Out-Patient management of SAM. 71.9% of the
respondents mentioned it as the top priority training, as per the view of 21.9% of the respondents it was
somewhat of a priority and for the remaining 6.3% it was not a priority right now.
In-patient management of SAM
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
Somewhat of a
priority
Not a priority right
now
Total
41
64.1
18
28.1
5
7.8
64
100
Respondents were asked to prioritize the training on In-patient management of SAM as per their need
and 64.1% of the respondents highlighted the need for In-patient management of SAM as a top priority
need for them, 28.1% of the respondents mentioned it as somewhat of a priority and 7.8% of the
respondents shared that it is not a priority right now.
Treatment of MAM
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
Somewhat of a
priority
Not a priority right
now
Drop this topic
32
50
21
32.8
10
15.6
1
1.6
Total
64
100
Further respondents were asked to prioritize the training on treatment of MAM. 50% of the respondents
were of the view that the training on treatment of MAM is required on top priority basis, 32.8% shared
that it is somewhat of a priority, 15.6% of the respondents mentioned that it is not a priority right now
and remaining 1.6% of the respondents asked to drop this topic.
Community mobilization
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
36
56.3
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priority
Not a priority right
now
Drop this topic
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17
26.6
9
14.1
2
3.1
64
100
Need for training on community mobilization was analyzed and it was revealed that 56.3% of the
respondents were of the view that the training on community mobilization is required on top priority,
26.6% said that it is somewhat of a priority, 14.15 of the respondents shared that it is not a priority right
now whereas 3.1% of the respondents were of the view that the topic of community mobilization should
be dropped.
IYCF interventions
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
Somewhat of a
priority
Not a priority right
now
Drop this topic
40
62.5
13
20.3
10
15.6
1
1.6
Total
64
100
Respondents were asked for the need of training on IYCF and it was revealed that 62.5% of the
respondents mentioned that the training is required on top priority, 20.3% of the respondents shared
that it is somewhat of a priority, 15.6% of the respondents shared that it not a priority right now and
remaining 1.6% of the respondents asked to dropped the topic.
Micronutrient Interventions
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
Somewhat of a
priority
Not a priority right
now
Drop this topic
23
35.9
20
31.3
15
23.4
6
9.4
Total
64
100
Respondents were asked for the need of training on micronutrient interventions and it was observed
that 35.9% of the respondents mentioned the need for training on micronutrient interventions as a top
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priority, 31.3% of the respondents mentioned it as somewhat of a priority, 23.4% of the respondents
shared that it is not a priority right now and 9.4% of the respondents asked to drop the topic.
Nutrition surveillance
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
Somewhat of a
priority
Not a priority right
now
Drop this topic
34
53.1
13
20.3
14
21.9
3
4.7
Total
64
100
Respondents were asked for the need of training on Nutrition surveillance and 53.1% of the respondents
mentioned it as training required on top priority, 20.3% of the respondents shared that the training on
Nutrition surveillance is somewhat of a priority, 21.9% of the respondents mentioned that the training is
not a priority right now and 4.7% of the respondent asked to drop the topic.
Women's Nutrition
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
Somewhat of a
priority
Not a priority right
now
Drop this topic
36
56.3
17
26.5
8
12.6
3
4.6
Total
64
100
For the training on women’s nutrition 56.3% of the respondents were of the view that the training is
required on top priority, 26.5% of the respondents shared it as somewhat of a priority, 12.6% of the
respondents mentioned that this is not a priority right now and 4.6% of the respondents asked to drop
the topic.
Commodity management
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
20
31.3
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priority
Not a priority right
now
Drop this topic
Total
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26.6
15
23.4
12
18.8
64
100
31.3% of the respondents highlighted the need for commodity management as a top priority, 26.6%
mentioned it somewhat of a priority, 23.4% were of the view that it is not a priority right now and 18.8%
asked to drop the topic.
Nutrition Information System
Responses
Frequency
Percent
A top priority
Somewhat of a
priority
Not a priority right
now
Drop this topic
32
50
15
23.4
12
18.8
5
7.8
Total
64
100
Respondents were asked for the need of training on nutrition information system and it was revealed
that 50% of the respondents mentioned it on top priority, 23.4% of the respondents mentioned it as
somewhat of a priority, 18.8% said it is not a priority right now and according to remaining 7.8% the
topic should be dropped.
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