TABLE 4.

Proportion of Parents Rating Aspects of Provider's Communication Post-Intervention in Nairobi and Bungoma Counties, Kenya

Communication AspectPost-Intervention, No. (%) (N=382)
Greeted you in a friendly way318 (83.2)
Introduced themselves177 (46.3)
Explained any care that was required for your newborn/young child334 (87.4)
Explained why tests were being carried out on your baby278 (72.8)
Demonstrated and give examples while communicating284 (74.3)
Gave mothers a chance to ask questions324 (84.8)
You asked questions311 (81.4)
Felt confident to ask questions about any aspect of your childcare352 (92.1)
Answered your questions clearly using simple language based on responses from earlier question (N=311)307 (98.7)
Explained all the examinations/procedures/tasks that s/he or you performed for your baby285 (74.6)
Used a language you understand366 (95.8)
Spoke gently to you and spouse/family357 (93.5)
Listened carefully when you were talking/raising concerns about your child's care352 (92.1)
Used nonverbal gestures to show you they cared (smile/laughter, eye contact, nodding)364 (95.3)
Clearly explained to you about follow-up instructions for your baby's care364 (95.3)
Told you what to do if you need to reach out to her for any concerns around your child298 (78.0)
Interpersonal communication, overall score (0–16) (SD)9.5 (6.4)
  • Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.