Table 2.
Reported benefits and adverse effects of CSBP in pregnancy among women (n 288), Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia*
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Reported benefit to mother (N 282) | ||
| Felt healthier | 204 | 72 |
| Had more energy | 189 | 67 |
| Increased appetite/gained weight | 9 | 3 |
| Had easy delivery | 4 | 1 |
| Produced more breast milk | 1 | <1 |
| Saved money | 1 | <1 |
| Reported benefit to baby (N 282) | ||
| Born with healthy/normal weight | 210 | 75 |
| Was not ill frequently/grew well | 42 | 15 |
| Born with pretty skin | 22 | 8 |
| Reported adverse effect to mother (N 30) | ||
| Diarrhoea | 15 | 50 |
| Nausea | 7 | 23 |
| Abdominal pain | 3 | 10 |
| Dizziness | 1 | 3 |
| Fever | 1 | 3 |
| Headache | 1 | 3 |
CSBP, Corn Soya Blend Plus.
*
Data from structured interviews; N denotes total number of women who reported a benefit (N 282) and an adverse effect (N 30).