Conclusion
In conclusion, this research demonstrates that PDA can improve a mother’s nutritional knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and child’s nutritional status (WAZ). Hence, incorporating PDA with government nutrition programs in rural communities can potentially enhance mothers’ knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and nutritional outcomes. It is important to address the mother’s nutritional knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy in promoting actual behavior. Therefore, these findings can inspire community-based participatory approaches to nutritional interventions. Additionally, there is a need to conduct further research to comprehensively understand the mechanisms by which PDA affects feeding practices.