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Table 9 Summary of responses during the GSED LF and PF exit interviews

From: Feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) package for children 0–3 years across three countries

GSED long form (LF) exit interview (total N = 71)

Yes

No

No response

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

1. Do you feel that any of the activities administered to your child were not suitable or appropriate for your child’s age?

5 (7.0%)

66 (93.0%)

0 (0.0%)

2. Was there anything during the administration of the tests with your child that you did not feel comfortable with?

1 (1.4%)

70 (98.6%)

0 (0.0%)

3. Do you feel the tasks we asked your child to do are relevant and easy to observe in your community?

48 (67.6%)

23 (32.4%)

0 (0.0%)

4. Do you feel the materials/objects/toys used to assess the skills/actions/behaviors of your child are things that your child is used to seeing or using?

39 (54.9%)

32 (45.1%)

0 (0.0%)

5. Do you feel the pictures used to assess the skills/actions/behaviors of your child are things that your child is used to seeing or using?

33 (46.5%)

22 (31.0%)

16 (22.5%)

6. Did you think the test was too short, too long, or just about right?

Just about right

Too long

Too short

63 (88.7%)

7 (9.9%)

1 (1.4%)

GSED psychosocial form (PF) exit interview (total N = 72)

Yes

No

No response

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

1. Were there any questions that you did not understand?

1 (1.4%)

71 (98.6%)

0 (0.0%)

2. Did you feel uncomfortable answering any of these questions?

0 (0.0%)

72 (100.0%)

0 (0.0%)

3. Did any of these questions seem inappropriate to ask? That is, was any question not relevant, culturally inappropriate or offensive?

0 (0.0%)

56 (77.8%)

16 (22.2%)

4. Were you concerned that other family members, neighbors or study staff might hear your responses to these items?

1 (1.4%)

71 (98.6%)

0 (0.0%)

5. Did you think the questionnaire was too short, too long, or just about right?

Just about right

Too long

Too short

66 (91.6%)

4 (5.6%)

2 (2.8%)