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Table 3 Qualitative and quantitative validation results (n = 9)

From: Validation of a roadmap for mainstreaming nutrition-sensitive interventions at state level in Nigeria

 

Strongly agree (%)

Agree (%)

Neutral (%)

Disagree (%)

Strongly disagree (%)

Qualitative quotes

Understanding

43.8

43.0

13.20

All agriculture related sections are clearly understood.

Translation

43.0

43.6

13.4

No additional cost can be seen as high for goal achievement.

Budgetary allocation is usually grossly inadequate.

Acceptability

51.3

38.6

10.3

The roadmap stratifies and aligns to the ministry.

Demand for a roadmap

26.3

73.7

The roadmap address issues on goals, training, employment, and integration.

Implementation

90.9

 

9.1

Sections or recommendations are likely not be executed (institutional independence, develop indicators). (Staff) well trained to implement them (roadmap). The roadmap is well-articulated, and the programmes contained therein are capable of addressing the identified problem.

(Implementable) with commitment and political will.

Practicality

36.4

54.6

9.1

No budgetary allocation or plan. The problem is how these will be sustained.

The state has many problems to address therefore, choices will be made on which issues to address. This may take longer as funds are limited.

Integration

37.5

62.5

The roadmap can help the Ministry of Social Welfare to rise up to its challenges.

Political buy-in

100

Proposal should be sent to the stakeholders for a joint meeting to discuss the roadmap.