Table 2 Characteristics of the FGD participants
FGD | Age Range (Years) | Male/ Female | Education | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mothers | 21–40 | 0/10 | Most completed 8th class or secondary school certificate (n = 8), one completed 5th class, and one could only sign | Most were housewives (n = 9), and one tailor |
Fathers | 29–52 | 7/0 | Most completed 9th class or secondary school certificate (n = 4), two could only sign, and one had a master’s degree | Farmer (n = 2), day laborer (n = 2), one poultry farmer, one teacher, and one businessman |
CHCPs | 29–36 | 3/5 | Most held a bachelor’s degree (n = 4), a master’s degree (n = 3), and one had a higher-secondary school certificate | All were full-time health workers |
Community leaders | 38–63 | 6/3 | Most completed 10th class or higher-secondary school certificate (n = 5), three completed between the 3rd and 5th class, and one completed bachelor’s degree | Most were businessmen (n = 4), two farmers, two homemakers, and one day laborer |