Table 1 Selected educational methods and strategies related to learning objectives and modifiable behavioural determinants among breastfeeding mothers

Mothers can explain positive health consequences for the baby following exclusive breastfeeding and giving colostrum

Information transfer, presenting personally relevant information, content and images of breastfeeding brochure

Information transfer, personally relevant information, content and image of brochure

Mothers have confidence and can practice proper positioning of baby at the breast when breastfeeding

Information transfer, presenting personally relevant information, content and images of breastfeeding brochure

Instruction – presenting topics in recognizable situations, showing techniques, facilitating factors-content and images of brochure

Role modelling, content and images of take home brochures

Mothers can name important persons to consult in case of breast problems

Information transfer, presenting personally relevant information, content of and images of breastfeeding brochure

Encouragement to ask for help and assistance, facilitating factors, content and images of brochure

Mothers can explain positive health consequences of safe sex

Information transfer, presenting personally relevant information, content and images of brochures, counselling card

Information transfer, linking new information to old

Mothers will have adequate perception of incidence and prevalence of MTCT

Information transfer, presenting personally relevant information, counselling card

Mothers can explain what she can do in case of breast problems

Information transfer, presenting personally relevant information, content and images of breastfeeding brochure

Personally relevant information

Instruction-practices, positive reinforcement, discuss how to overcome barriers

Role modelling-image of brochures