Table 2 Child characteristics and nutrition status (n = 318)
Variable | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
Age of child in months | 11.8 | 5.3 |
Minimum dietary diversity score | 3.4 | 1.1 |
Child factors | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
Sex of the child | ||
 Male | 153 | 48.1 |
 Female | 165 | 51.9 |
Age of child | ||
 6–11 months | 189 | 59.4 |
 12–17 months | 65 | 20.4 |
 18–23 months | 64 | 20.2 |
Childbirth weight | ||
 < 2.5 kg | 57 | 17.9 |
 > 2.5 kg | 261 | 82.1 |
Minimum dietary diversity score | ||
 Not diverse (< 4) | 150 | 47.2 |
 Diverse (≥ 4) | 168 | 52.8 |
Met recommended minimum meal frequency in last 24Â h | ||
 No | 149 | 46.9 |
 Yes | 169 | 53.1 |
Minimum acceptable diet | ||
 Not met | 164 | 51.7 |
 Met | 154 | 48.3 |
Complementary feeding practices | ||
 Appropriate | 87 | 27.4 |
 Inappropriate | 231 | 72.6 |