Table 2 Sociodemographic parameters of the participants
Sl no. | Parameters | Results |
|---|---|---|
1 | In-depth interviews (IDIs) | Â |
1.1 | Age in years, median (IQR) | Â |
|  | Mother (n = 47) | 25 (22–30) |
|  | Father (n = 46) | 29.5 (27–34) |
1.2 | Religion (n = 47) |  |
| Â | Hindu | 27 (57.4) |
| Â | Muslim | 18 (38.3) |
| Â | Christian | 2 (4.2) |
1.3 | Mother’s literacy (n = 47) |  |
|  |  < 5th standard | 11 (23.4) |
|  | 6th–10th standard | 18 (38.3) |
|  |  > 10th standard | 18 (38.3) |
1.4 | Father’s literacy (n = 46) |  |
|  |  < 5th standard | 7 (15) |
|  | 6th–10th standard | 20 (42.5) |
|  |  > 10th standard | 20 (42.5) |
1.5 | Mother’s occupation (n = 47) |  |
| Â | Housewife | 46 (98) |
| Â | Working (skilled worker) | 1 (2) |
1.6 | Father’s Occupation (n = 46) |  |
| Â | Skilled worker | 21 (45.6) |
| Â | Self-employed or business | 21 (45.6) |
| Â | Daily wage laborer | 4 (8.7) |
2 | Focus group discussions (FGDs) | Â |
2.1 | Age in years, median (IQR) (n = 72) |  |
|  | Fathers (of children aged < 5 years) (2 FGDs) | 28 (25–30) |
|  | Mothers (of children aged < 5 years) (2 FGDs) | 26 (25–30) |
|  | Grand-fathers (2 FGDs) | 58 (53–62) |
|  | Grand-mothers (2 FGDs) | 58 (52.5–61) |