A sequential, exploratory, mixed-methods approach for development and validation of a context-specific knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire on micronutrients for literate mothers of school-age children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To develop and validate a context-specific comprehensive knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) questionnaire for literate mothers on factors affecting micronutrient status of 6-10-year-old children.

Design

Sequential exploratory mixed-methods study using focus group discussions (FGD) and psychometric validation.

Setting

Seven randomly selected villages with >500 households with three to five family members each, in Ghatkesar sub-district, Medchal district, Telangana state, India.ParticipantsLiterate mothers from middle-income households with at least one child (6-10 years) for FGD (n 44), for testing the internal consistency (n 80) and for test-retest reliability (n 30).

Results

The themes for FGD were diet diversity, micronutrients, cooking and e

SUBMITTER: Konapur A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10260470 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature