Table 1

Primary outcomes

Outcomes of interest	Operational definition	Verified through
1. Hygienic food preparation space	A hygienic food preparation space will be defined as one which has all four features: Presence of a food preparation surface that is cleanable Preparation area is not accessible by animals Clean utensils Stored in a space that is not accessible by animals Stored in a dry space Visibly free of dirt/debris Handwashing station can be found within 10 m of the food preparation space	Direct observation
2. Hygienic food storage	Hygienic food storage will be defined as one which has all four features: Food is not accessible by animals Food is not accessible by young children Food is covered Food is free of flies	Direct observation
3. Handwashing, via presence of a functional washing station	Functional handwashing station will be defined as one that has both: Presence of water Presence of soap	Direct observation
4. Safe play environment for children 6–24 months of age	A safe play environment will be defined as one which has all four features: Free of human faeces Free of animal faeces Free of garbage/household waste Free of sharp objects and other potential harms	Direct observation
5. Dietary diversity for pregnant and lactating women	Sufficient dietary diversity for pregnant and lactating women will be defined as having consumed food from five or more food groups.70	24 hours dietary diversity recall
6. Dietary diversity for children 6–24 months of age	Sufficient dietary diversity for children 6–24 months of age will be defined as having consumed food from four or more food groups.71	24 hours dietary diversity recall
7. Caretakers who feed children porridge of sufficient thickness	Sufficient porridge thickness will be defined as porridge which provides an energy density of at least 0.8 kcal/g.	Picturebased methods of porridge the child is usually given reported by respondents