Table 2 Outcomes at completion of study
Variables | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Duration of stay in the program* (302) | 28 | 101 |
Weight gain g/Kg/day* (181) | 4.8 | 10.3 |
No of follow-ups | ||
0 | 263 | 72.9 |
1 | 56 | 15.5 |
2 | 20 | 5.5 |
3 | 22 | 6.1 |
Infection developed during treatment (98) | 39 | 39.8 |
Cure on basis of anthropometry (102) | ||
MUAC | 77 | 75.5 |
Weight for height SD score | 20 | 19.6 |
Both | 5 | 4.9 |
Outcome status (350) | ||
defaulter | 226 | 64.6 |
achieved adequate weight gain | 102 | 29.1 |
expired | 10 | 2.9 |
ongoing | 12 | 3.4 |