Reported and observed characteristics of AWWs, ASHAs and RMPs.

Abstract

<p>^a AWWs and ASHAs were sampled from Bihar (N = 165 AWWs; N = 165 ASHAs) and Gujarat (N = 165 AWWs; N = 165 ASHAs); RMPs were sampled from UP.</p><p>^b Prescribing was defined as having advised a specified treatment regardless of whether the product was directly provided during the consultation or advised through another channel.</p><p>^c N (%) responding zinc</p><p>^d Providers not penalized for slight variations in the interpretation of age cut-offs. The following responses were also considered correct: (1) 10 mg for infants 2–6 months of age; (2) 20 mg for children 6–59 months/ 7–59 months/ 6–60 months/ 7–60 months of age</p><p>^e N (%) responding ORS</p><p>^f N (%) responding zinc AND ORS</p><p>Reported and observed characteristics of AWWs, ASHAs and RMPs.</p