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Evaluation of knowledge and efficiency of anganwadi workers

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Evaluation of knowledge and competence of anganwadi workers employed in Integrated Child Development Services Scheme of urban slums of Bombay was carried out. Significant improvement in knowledge regarding various aspects of health and nutrition components was noted after the training. Results of the study show the initial inadequate knowledge inspite of training programmes. It is suggested that more frequent and on-the-job training should be imparted.

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  1. Institute of Child Health, J.J. Group of Hospitals and Grant Medical College, 400 008, Bombay

    Rekha H. Udani M.D. (Lecturer in Pediatrics), Suresh Chothani M.B.B.S., Shanti Arora Ph.D. & C. S. Kulkarni M.B.B.S., D.C.H.

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  1. Rekha H. Udani M.D.
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Based on the study carried out at Integrated Child Development Service Scheme, Urban Slums, Bombay.

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Udani, R.H., Chothani, S., Arora, S. et al. Evaluation of knowledge and efficiency of anganwadi workers. Indian J Pediatr 47, 289–292 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02831319

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