Table 1 Support group and facilitator selection criteria [14]
Support group selection criteria | Support group facilitator criteria |
|---|---|
• Local authorities are enthusiastic and committed to supporting IYCF practices. • Commune health staff, community-based workers, and women are active and enthusiastic about being involved in the project. • Health facilities are more than 5 km away from the village. • Local households live within a 2-km radius of the village’s central meeting area. • At least 10 pregnant women and mothers with children under two live in the village. • The stunting rate in the village is equal to or higher than national average (27%). • Poor IYCF practices are prevalent. | • Local person living in the village, familiar with the culture and participating mothers. • Speaks local dialect. • Lives in the village and is accepted by her/his community and health personnel. • Desires to learn and share experiences and knowledge with other members of the community. • Caring, considerate, and respectful. • Has time, energy, and support from family. • Open to learn good listening and communication skills, and effective question-posing skills (successfully demonstrated during training). |