Effectiveness of the Training Course of ASHA on Infant Feeding Practices
at a Rural Teaching Hospital:
A Cross Sectional Study
Published: August 1, 2012 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2012/.2284
Sushama S. Thakre, Subhash B. Thakre, Amol D.Thakre, Samir H. Golawar, Suresh M. More, Arun Y. Humne
1. Associate Professor, Preventive and Social Medicine, Indira
Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, India.
2. Associate Professor, Preventive and Social Medicine,
Government Medical College, Nagpur, India.
3. Assistant Professor, J.N. Medical College, Wardha, India.
4. Assistant Professor and IMNCI/BPNI trainer,
Preventive and Social Medicine, Government Medical
College, Nagpur, India.
5. Statistician Cum Lecturer, Preventive and Social Medicine,
Government Medical College, Nagpur, India.
6. Professor and Head, Preventive and Social Medicine,
Government Medical College, Nagpur, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Subhash B. Thakre
Plot. No.9, Swami Swarupanand Society,
Narendra Nagar, Ngpur-15 (India).
Phone: 9822366532
E-mail: drsubhasht@rediffmail.com; sushamathakre@rediffmail.com
Introduction: Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) is the key functionaries for the effective implementation of maternal and child health care services at the grass root level in India.
Method: The effectiveness of this training programme was assessed by conducting a pre-test and post-test assessments. The correct responses to the test items in the questionnaire were given one mark, with a maximum of 20 marks.
Results: The training on the knowledge, attitude and practices of breast feeding was found to be effective. The difference in the pre and the post test score of the participants was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The ASHA workers and their supervisors gained the knowledge and skills on breastfeeding and complementary feeding after the training.
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