Action points included in counseling Percentages of observed practices Percentages of self-reported practices P-values
Talks about potential side effects of iron and folic acid supplements 99 33 0.001
Talks about the importance of taking iron/folate supplements regularly 78 85 0.728
Suggests testing for HIV/AIDS 63 93 0.019
Talks about the importance of taking malaria prophylaxis 63 85 0.119
Talks about the importance of sleeping under a long-lasting impregnated bed net 63 85 0.119
Provides advice on danger signs (fever, pain) 52 85 0.018
Suggests specific foods 52 48 0.785
Talks about the importance of taking parasite prophylaxis or treatment 48 63 0.273
Provides general dietary advice 48 59 0.413
Suggests to reduce workload 44 56 0.414
Suggests the avoidance of coffee and tea 41 74 0.013
Suggests to increase sleeping/resting hours 41 44 0.783
Provides advice on exclusive breastfeeding 27 67 0.003
Suggests the avoidance of alcohol products 26 44 0.154
Suggests the avoidance of tobacco products 26 44 0.154
Talks about the importance of using iodized salt 18 33 0.352
Talks about the importance of gaining adequate weight 14 44 0.035
Provides advice on specific foods to eat to gain adequate weight 7 52 0.007
Explains the lactational amenorrhea method for birth spacing 0 41 0.007