Table 1 Descriptive characteristics of the children aged 6–23 months included in the study (N = 2960)
Variable | Mean (SD) and Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Age of Children (months) | 14.2 (SD = 5.1 months) |
Prevalence of undernutrition | |
Stunting (HAZ < -2SD) | 927 (31%) |
Wasting (WHZ < -2SD) | 179 (6%) |
Underweight (WAZ < -2SD) | 423 (14%) |
Gender | |
Male | 1459 (49%) |
Female | 1501 (51%) |
Place of Birth | |
Health facility | 1913 (64%) |
At home | 1001 (34%) |
Other places | 46 (2%) |
Size at Birth | |
Above 2.5 kg | 1801 (61%) |
Below 2.5 kg | 100 (3%) |
Not reported | 1059 (36%) |
Presence of Diarrhea | |
YES | 625 (21%) |
NO | 2335 (79%) |
Presence of Fever | |
YES | 651 (22%) |
NO | 2309 (78%) |