Table 2 Demographic and Socio-economic Characteristics of Households with Children Age 0-23 Months at Baseline
Characteristic | Comparison Area (NGO-led Model) N = 296 | Intervention Area (MOH-led Model) N = 297 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | % | % | Â |
Child’s Sex | |||
Male | 52.0 | 54.5 | .539 |
Female | 48.0 | 45.5 | .595 |
Child’s Age | |||
0-5 months | 14.9 | 9.8 | .075 |
6-11 months | 25.1 | 29.0 | .333 |
12-23 months | 60.0 | 61.2 | .815 |
Household Composition | |||
Mean # of children 0-23 months | 1.9 | 1.8 | .297 |
Mother’s Level of Education | |||
Illiterate | 66.2 | 67.8 | .862 |
Basic literacy | 27.0 | 26.9 | .926 |
Completed primary school | 6.8 | 5.3 | .486 |
Household Economy | |||
Mean household dietary diversity score (total of 11 food groups) | 4.65 | 4.2 | .004** |
Woman does agricultural work on other's land to earn money | 17.9 | 29.3 | .002** |
Woman sells crops at market to earn money | 28.7 | 16.8 | .001*** |