Table 3.
Demographic characteristics of in-depth interviews and focus group discussion participants
| Population | Peri-urban | Rural |
|---|---|---|
| In-depth Interviews (n = 30) | ||
| Lactating Mothers (#) | 14 | 16 |
| Maternal age (mean) | 26.3 | 23.9 |
| Religion (n) | 14 – Hindu | 8 – Hindu, 8 - Muslim |
| Focus Group Discussions (n = 9) | ||
| Mothers in-law/Women (#) | 6 | 16 |
| Age (mean) | 45.7 | 59.2 |
| Religion (n) | 6 – Hindu | 10 – Hindu, 6 – Muslim |
| Fathers in-law/Fathers (#) | 7 | 17 |
| Age (mean) | 52.4 | 47.5 |
| Religion (n) | 7 – Hindu | 8 – Hindu, 9 - Muslim |
| Frontline Workers (#) | 5 | 12 |
| ASHAs | – | 6 |
| AWWs | 5 | 6 |
| Age (mean) | 36 | 32.9 |
| Religion (n) | 5 - Hindu | 11 – Hindu, 1 - Muslim |