Collect the following data by conducting individual interviews with a representative sample of women of reproductive age:
RECOMMENDED SURVEY QUESTIONS (Q) AND POSSIBLE ANSWERS (A)
Q1: Can you please tell me all the different things a woman can do to ensure that she is able to provide her baby with a sufficient amount of breast milk?
A1 (you can delete the content in brackets)
1) consume a sufficient amount of nutritious meals
2) start breastfeeding the baby within one hour after birth
3) only give breastmilk during the first six months (the more milk is fed, the more milk the mother’s body produces)
4) breastfeed the baby whenever s/he is hungry
5) actively offer the breast to the baby
6) breastfeed frequently (it encourages breastmilk production)
7) breastfeed at night (with no feedings overnight, the milk supply drops)
8) ensure good attachment (so baby can consume all the produced milk)
9) continue feeding until the baby stops
10) do not give bottles and pacifiers
11) express breast milk when away from the baby
12) let the baby suckle from one breast, then offer the second one
13) keep the baby close to the mother’s skin, so that the baby can feed whenever s/he needs
NOTE: Encourage the data collectors to probe for further answers if the initial response s/he receives is limited (for example, by asking: What else can she do?). Adjust the pre-defined answers based on what your project promotes.
To calculate the indicator's value, divide the number of respondents who knew at least four promoted ways of preventing breast milk insufficiency by the total number of respondents. Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage.