Table 2 Knowledge on and adherence to IFAS characteristics of respondents
Variable | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Intake of IFAS | ||
 No | 68 | 52.3 |
 Yes | 62 | 47.7 |
Number of IFAS consumed per week | ||
  < 4 times | 40 | 64.5 |
  ≥ 4 times | 22 | 35.5 |
Intake of IFAS with | ||
 Milk | 33 | 53.2 |
 Water | 29 | 46.8 |
Knowledge on IFAS | Median and Mean (± SD) | 6.50 and 6.27 (± 2.52) |
Poor | 85 | 65.4 |
Good | 45 | 34.6 |
Barriers towards IFAS | ||
 No | 30 | 43.5 |
 Yes | 38 | 56.5 |
Mode of acquisition of IFAS | ||
 Purchased | 40 | 30.6 |
 Health Facility | 90 | 69.4 |
Counselled on IFAS intake | ||
 No | 85 | 65.4 |
 Yes | 45 | 34.6 |
Number of Counselling sessions obtained | ||
  < 3 | 27 | 60.0 |
  ≥ 3 | 18 | 40.0 |
Place of obtaining counselling session | ||
 Family/Peers/Radio | 10 | 22.2 |
 Health Facility | 35 | 77.8 |