Masthi, N R RameshRajesh, J R2007-07-312009-06-012007-07-312009-06-012007-07-31Masthi NR, Rajesh JR. Usefulness of direct recording scale as a new tool for growth monitoring. Indian Journal of Public Health. 2007 Jul-Sep; 51(3): 195-7http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/109911The present study was conducted to assess the acceptability and usefulness of Direct Recording Scale (DRS) as a tool for growth monitoring of under five children in a rural community area of Karnataka among 46 mothers. A total of 40 children were followed up for one year, 50% mothers preferred having DRS at home, 87.5% mothers said DRS, helps in detecting undernutrition, 48% mothers needed no help in using DRS, 50% mothers were regular in weight recording, 87.5% mothers wanted the weight recording done once in three months. All families had accepted DRS as a tool for growth monitoring.engAdultBody WeightChild Development --physiologyChild Nutritional Physiology PhenomenaChild, PreschoolFemaleGrowthHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansIndiaInfantInfant Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaInfant, NewbornMaleMalnutrition --diagnosisMonitoring, Physiologic --instrumentationMothers --educationResidence CharacteristicsRural HealthSelf Care --instrumentationTechnology Assessment, BiomedicalJournal Article