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Table 2 Tabular illustration of the breastfeeding intervention modules by construct and contents

From: Improving malaria preventive practices and pregnancy outcomes through a health education intervention: A randomized controlled trial

Theory Construct

Module and Strategy

Contents

Estimated time

Information

Module 1 (Lectures)

Benefits of breastfeeding,

Consequences of not breast feeding

Problems associated with breastfeeding

30 min

1 h

Motivation

Module 2 (Interactive discussion; Brainstorming)

Participants’ experiences and those of other pregnant women

1 h 30 min

Behavioural skills

Module 3 (Lectures; Videos; Demonstrations)

Practical demonstrations of breastfeeding techniques; expression of breast milk

1 hour