Importance of monthly community-based meetings
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Fathers liked the monthly meetings that were facilitated by the model fathers because they encouraged the family to eat and buy ASFs that were accessible to them. They were inspired by the model fathers’ actions as examples in their own communities. Most mothers stated that they noticed positive changes in their husbands’ actions after attending the sessions with model fathers. Mothers noted that their husbands shared the messages that they had heard and discussed how they could put these teachings into action as parents.CEHOs and model fathers explained that monthly sessions were most appreciated as they brought a diverse group of people together to share the messages more widely. They found the meetings to be engaging and considered them a supportive setting to discuss experiences with other men in their communities. A few CEHOs and model fathers said that they initially faced challenges in gaining support from community leaders to agree to venues and support to conduct activities.