Table 2.
Knowledge and perceptions related to IYCF among the study participants (N = 450).
| Characteristics | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding is very important for baby's overall nutrition | 4.79 (0.46) |
| Duration of breastfeeding is one of the important aspects of child nutrition | 4.34 (0.50) |
| Mother has the most important role to look after the baby/child and his/her food items# | 1.89 (0.75) |
| Father should be involved in deciding when to start weaning | 2.98 (0.86) |
| Father should be involved in deciding which food items to be given to child while initiating complementary feeding | 2.76 (0.84) |
| Age-wise new food items have to be introduced into child's diet | 2.84 (0.97) |
| Father should have expertise in deciding the diet of the baby/child | 2.47 (0.98) |
| Own baby/child consumes the food in right quantities | 4.10 (0.61) |
| Own baby is being given balanced diet* | 3.33 (0.88) |
| Can recognize whenever own baby/child is hungry | 3.67 (0.84) |
| Own child is being provided adequate nutritional supplements | 2.96 (0.90) |
| Father should have regular discussions with the mother of the baby/child regarding the food items being given | 2.81 (0.92) |
| Better nutrition of child/baby depends upon joint decision of both the parents | 2.88 (0.96) |
| Child would eat better in the presence of father | 2.86 (0.93) |
| Your involvement in feeding of your baby/child makes your wife more comfortable | 2.86 (0.96) |
| Pleasure in taking care of own baby/child's nutrition | 2.90 (0.97) |
| Aware of the immunization schedule applicable for the baby/child | 3.01 (1.03) |
| In addition to the diet, it is important to comply with the immunization schedule applicable for the baby/child | 2.01 (1.27) |
| Having a feel that adequate involvement in own baby/child nutrition | 3.28 (1.38) |
| Aware of nearest Anganwadi center and its services toward child nutrition | 4.79 (0.46) |
The Likert score pattern: strongly agree (5), agree (4), neutral (3), disagree (2), strongly disagree (1).
*
Balanced diet includes all required nutrients to your baby/child in correct amounts.
#
Scores reversed and added up to reflect higher awareness with higher scores.