Table 2.
Community readiness scores following analysis of individual interviews, were averaged for each dimension and the overall readiness score for reducing childhood diarrheal diseases and improving food security 1.
| Community Issue | Knowledge of Efforts | Leadership | Community Climate | Knowledge of Issue | Resources | Overall Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood diarrheal disease | 8.0 ± 0.5 (Confirmation) | 5.75 ± 1.75 (Preparation) | 5.75 ± 0.75 (Preparation) | 5.5 ± 1.75 (Preparation) | 4.75 ± 1.0 (Preplanning) | 5.75 ± 1.0 (Preparation) |
| Food security | 6.25 ± 1.0 (Initiation) | 5.5 ± 1.0 (Preparation) | 5.0 ± 1.25 (Preparation) | 5.75 ± 1.0 (Preparation) | 5.0 ± 0.5 (Preparation) | 5.5 ± 0.5 (Preparation) |
1 Values are reported as: Average Readiness Level ± Standard Deviation (Readiness Level).