Strengths and limitations of the study
The strength of our study was the utilization of a cluster randomized study design, which encompassed a relatively large sample size. Additionally, we employed a statistical approach to account for correlations within individual children and clusters. The inclusion of positive deviant mothers from the community further encouraged the sustainability of the intervention within the community. We ensured the use of validated tools to collect data on knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy concerning both breastfeeding and complementary feeding. However, this study does have some limitations. Firstly, this study may introduce a social desirability bias into certain outcomes. Secondly, our study only involved two data collection sessions, conducted at baseline and endline. As a result, we recommend future studies include additional follow-up visits with enhanced enabling factors in place. This will aid in accurately capturing changes in mothers’ knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and nutritional outcomes.