Table 1.
Characteristics of the FGD and KII participants, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2017/18.
| Participant Characteristics | KIIs, n (%) N = 90 | FGD Participants, n (%) N = 95 |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ||
| Formal education | - | 63 (66.3) |
| Elementary and secondary education | 18 (20) | 32 (33.7) |
| College and above | 72 (80) | - |
| Occupation | ||
| Farmer | 14 (15.6) | 92 (96.8) |
| Government employee | 76 (84.4) | 3 (3.2) |
| Distribution | ||
| Agriculture experts | 10 (11.1) | - |
| District education heads and school teachers | 13 (14.4) | - |
| Health extension workers | 8 (8.9) | - |
| Health workers | 10 (11.1) | |
| Husbands | -- | 3 (21.4) |
| Nutrition focal persons from the district and regional health offices | 9 (10.0) | - |
| Pregnant mothers | 6 (6.7) | 8 (57.2) |
| Religious leaders | 2 (2.2) | - |
| Tabia/kebelle leaders | 7 (7.8) | - |
| Water resource experts | 4 (4.4) | - |
| Women development groups | 6 (6.7) | 3 (21.4) |
| Women sector experts | 9 (10.0) | - |
| Youth association heads | 6 (6.7) | - |
| The average length of discussion in minutes * | 57.5 | 80 |
* Data presented as Mean ± Standard Deviation.