Table 3.
Community health workers, their training and responsibilities (self report)
| CHW type | Types of training | Responsibilities/activities | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | ICT | ||
| CHCP (Female) 10+ years of schooling | Nutrition training was a part of the 3 month foundation training. Received specific training on IYCF | Received 4–5 day training on how to use laptops for data entry | - Registration of newly married couple, pregnant women, birth & death and records of expected date of delivery - Treatment of minor primary health problems - Nutrition counseling for pregnant women and lactating women |
| FWV (Female) 10+ years of schooling | Nutrition was part of the 6–18 month midwifery training | No training received | - Antenatal and post natal care - Nutrition message for pregnant women - Treatment of minor primary health problems - Delivery assistance |
| FWA (Female) 10+ years of schooling | Nutrition was a part of 6 month foundation training | No training received | - Providing information related to contraceptives - Providing information on immunization day or camp through home visit |
| HA (Male) 10+ years of schooling | Basic training for 21 days on primary health care and immunization | No training received | - Providing information regarding vaccination camp - Providing vitamin A supplementation after delivery to mothers and children of under 5 years of age - Providing tetanus toxoid injection for 15–49 years old females |