Table 5 Health care workers attitude towards GMP practice in South Wollo Zone, northeast Ethiopia from May 25 to July 7, 2020
Variables | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
GMP is necessary for the well-being of every children | ||
Agree | 283 | 71.3 |
Disagree | 114 | 28.5 |
Regular monthly weighing of child weight is important | ||
Agree | 292 | 73.6 |
Disagree | 105 | 26.4 |
Weighing of the child weight make you happy | ||
Agree | 84 | 21.2 |
Disagree | 313 | 78.8 |
The process of child GMP is time consuming | ||
Agree | 346 | 87.2 |
Disagree | 51 | 12.8 |
The process of child GMP is convenient | ||
Agree | 59 | 14.9 |
Disagree | 338 | 85.1 |
Child GMP is effective in preventing childhood malnutrition | ||
Agree | 294 | 74.1 |
Disagree | 103 | 25.9 |
Mothers/caregivers should be involved in child GMP sessions | ||
Agree | 308 | 77.6 |
Disagree | 89 | 22.4 |
Process of child GMP is burdensome. | ||
Agree | 322 | 81.1 |
Disagree | 75 | 18.9 |
Counseling of mothers/caregivers makes child GMP complete | ||
Agree | 263 | 66.2 |
Disagree | 134 | 33.8 |
Training enhances HCW ability to do child GMP effectively | ||
Agree | 284 | 71.5 |
Disagree | 113 | 28.5 |
Supportive supervision important for child GMP practice | ||
Agree | 276 | 69.5 |
Disagree | 121 | 30.5 |
Attitude Status | ||
positive attitude | 249 | 62.7 |
Negative attitude | 148 | 37.3 |