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).