By Ruth Nakalembe | Livelihood officer
This report provides an overview of what transpired in the last quarter at CFU. The caregiver that is enrolled in the program were trained on the proper feeding of their children. The training was done in the family care groups that were formed and each family care group consists of 5 to 8 members The main objective of the training was to teach caregivers how to feed their children with cerebral palsy safely and effectively.
Objectives for the Training
The following objectives were intended to be attained through the training:
Lectures, food demonstrations, and hands-on exercises were used to offer the training. With their children, caregivers were able to put the techniques they had acquired in the training to use. The training was more practical.
The mothers were taught how to prepare the common foods in the area. They were taught how to position the babies during feeding to prevent choking.
The children also face the problem of constipation and we trained them about the homemade remedies to manage constipation The training was more practical.
Training outcomes
The caregivers responded favorably to the training. They stated that they learned a lot about the typical feeding issues that children with Cerebral palsy have and that they were given a lot of practical techniques for dealing with these issues. After the training, caregivers said they felt more confident in their capacity to feed their children with Cerebral palsy.
Conclusion
The training of caregivers on proper feeding for their children with Cerebral palsy is an important intervention that can help to improve the nutritional status of these children and reduce the stress that caregivers experience during mealtimes. The training was well-received by caregivers and resulted in increased knowledge, skills, and confidence.
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