Table 4. The average score of each dimension in nutrition-related practices.
| Variables | N (%) | A score of Practice (mean ± SD) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1. Have you ever participated in Childhood nutrition education knowledge courses or training? | |||
| No | 161 (57.5%) | 25.62±18.48 | .000 |
| Yes | 119 (42.5%) | 56.09±22.48 | |
| P2. Have you ever paid attention to children’s nutrition knowledge? | |||
| No | 90 (32.1%) | 16.53±16.10 | .000 |
| Yes | 190 (67.9%) | 49.01±21.85 | |
| P3. Have you ever taken the initiative to promote children’s nutrition knowledge to your relatives or friends? | |||
| Never | 92 (32.9%) | 14.13±13.89 | .000 |
| Sometimes | 134 (47.9%) | 40.86±11.38 | |
| Often | 34 (12.1%) | 63.97±10.55 | |
| Always | 20 (7.1%) | 92.50±13.69 | |
| P4. Have you ever taken the initiative to learn about child nutrition in your spare time? | |||
| Never | 68 (24.3%) | 9.93±12.51 | .000 |
| Sometimes | 150 (53.6%) | 38.67±12.32 | |
| Often | 43 (15.4%) | 60.17±16.42 | |
| Always | 19 (6.8%) | 91.44±15.62 | |
Data were collected from 280 school teachers distributed in nine different districts throughout Bangladesh. Values were presented as number and percentage (N and %) or mean and standard deviation (mean ± SD).