Table 1 Association between seasons and selected exposure variables in southwest Ethiopia, 2014–15
From: Seasonality and determinants of child growth velocity and growth deficit in rural southwest Ethiopia
Variables | Post-harvesting season (N = 1253) | Pre-harvesting season (N = 1354) | P a |
|---|---|---|---|
Household food insecurity, Mean (SD) | 5.4 (6.1) | 6.8 (6.6) | 0.001 |
Household dietary diversity, Mean (SD) | 3.9 (1.5) | 3.7 (1.4) | 0.001 |
Cereal intake, % | 48.3 | 51.7 | 0.63 |
Vitamin A rich vegetables and fruits intake, % | 42.3 | 57.7 | 0.001 |
Flesh food intake, % | 25.2 | 74.8 | 0.001 |
Egg intake, % | 63.4 | 36.6 | 0.001 |
Dairy intake, % | 50.4 | 49.6 | 0.19 |
Legume intake, % | 51.4 | 48.6 | 0.001 |
Other fruit and vegetables intake, % | 48.9 | 51.1 | 0.46 |
Child dietary diversity score, Mean (SD) | 2.9 (1.3) | 2.8 (1.2) | 0.77 |