Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices among Anganwadi workers regarding proper child growth monitoring
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Abstract: The output of Integrated child development scheme(ICDS)is to a great extent depends on the profile of Anganwadi worker (AWW) i.e., her qualification, experience, skills, knowledge, attitude and training. Growth monitoring (GM) is an excellent tool for assessing the growth of a child so as to detect the growth faltering at the earliest and do intervention at right time.The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) among AWWs regarding proper child growth monitoring.The study was conducted among 142 AWWs of the Ollukara ICDS block in Thrissur district of Kerala to assess their knowledge, attitude and practices for the proper growth monitoring. Face to face interview was conducted. There was significant association between educational status of AWWs and knowledge score.Regular induction training of AWWs should be conducted. Keywords:Anganwadi workers, KAP, growth monitoring, ICDS.
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Ashish Wasudeo Khobragade, Tisa Rose John, K. Rajan
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