Part 2: group training of mothers with PDM
Nutrition education sessions, including demonstrations, were provided to selected mothers in the intervention group for 12 consecutive days in groups in their community setting for 90–120 min each day. The intervention consists of these elements: (a) providing education on breastfeeding to increase knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy in breastfeeding; (b) offering support for complementary feeding; (c) counseling on methods to enhance consistency, quantity, and frequency of food intake using locally accessible food options; (d) conducting practical demonstrations on cooking locally available food items; (e) providing hygiene support; and (f) guiding parents on how to feed their child during and after an illness.