Hi, we would love to hear your experiences on nutrition of infant and young children to support Government during this COVID-19 period. Will you participate? Reply Yes or No
What best describes you? A. Young person/adolescent B. Educator/health worker/VHT C. Mother/Female caregiver D. Father/Male caregiver E. Pregnant/Lactating woman
Yes, the mother can express her breastmilk to feed her child. Expressing breast milk is important to sustain milk production so that mother can breastfeed her baby when she recovers.
2,534 responded out of 4,537 polled
9
Mothers suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19 or recovering from COVID-19 should use face masks when feeding a child.
A. False
B. True
Mothers suspected or confirmed to be suffering from COVID-19 should wash their hands with soap and water before feeding their baby and wear a face mask.
3,114 responded out of 4,046 polled
11
Mothers can start feeding children a variety of food groups to promote growth of their child from 6 months of age and onward during COVID-19?
A. True
B. False
Mothers should continue feeding their children daily a varied diet including breastmilk until 2 years, while ensuring hygiene.
2,045 responded out of 2,964 polled
13
Father/ Mother/ Male or Female Caregiver: Do you have a Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape to measure your child’s arm at home? Reply
A. Yes
B. No
A pregnant woman should continue to attend the recommended 8 Antenatal care (ANC) visits during pregnancy & Postnatal care (PNC) after delivery
A. True
B. False
ANC & PNC remain essential services for all women in the context of COVID-19 and help to reduce complications and preventable deaths in mothers & babies. The risks of not attending ANC and PNC could harm you and your baby.
88 responded out of 161 polled
21
A pregnant woman who is suspected/confirmed to have COVID-19 can transmit the virus to her unborn baby
A. True
B. False
There is no documented evidence that corona virus is transmitted from pregnant mother to the unborn baby. If tested positive for COVID 19, there is low or no evidence of COVID 19 transmission from mother to the baby during pregnancy and childbirth
102 responded out of 147 polled
23
During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, it is important to eat a variety of locally available nutritious foods
A. True
B. False
Pregnancy & breastfeeding are periods of nutritional vulnerability when nutrient needs are increased to boost immunity and to sustain growth and development of the baby.
123 responded out of 140 polled
25
Where did you receive most messages on your health and how to feed your child in this COVID situation? A. Radio B. TV C. Health workers D. VHT E. Friends/family F. Newspaper G. Social media