Sharing information with peers and relatives
Students also cited that they shared information and materials received with their family members, friends, other students who were appreciative of the topic and materials. This included informing family members about balanced meal, harmful effects of tea, tobacco and alcohol, benefits, and appropriate ways of consuming IFA tablets amongst others. One student mentioned: “We have explained to our family members that we do not get harmed by the tablets in any way. The teachers also take them. They are supplied by the Government. Because we do not eat too many vegetables, this incorporates all that. It has lots of iron content” (Student, FGD). Another teacher cited, “Few girls have explained about importance of Iron and folic acid to their sisters or aunts who are pregnant…the girl students have given them correct information. We initially thought teaching people would be difficult, but it wasn’t as difficult” (Teacher, IDI).Additionally, a teacher reflected that education through children may be a better way to bring about a change in the community: “Also people here don’t cooperate much. If we force and tell them about these things, they may not accept. So, the best way to teach them is through children” (Teacher, IDI).