Table 1.
Population characteristics and programme experiences of the sample population of children aged 7–23 months who consumed MNP (n 771), selected districts of Nepal, 2011
| %* | |
|---|---|
| Child’s age | |
| 7–11 months | 14·7 |
| 12–17 months | 50·0 |
| 18–23 months | 35·3 |
| Male | 52·5 |
| Education of mother | |
| No education | 30·1 |
| Primary level (1–5 class)/adult/informal | 29·8 |
| Secondary level (6–10 class) and above | 40·1 |
| Wealth quintile | |
| Lowest/second lowest | 35·2 |
| Middle | 23·7 |
| Highest/second highest | 41·1 |
| Met criteria for high intake adherence | 55·7 |
| Attended a mothers’ group meeting† | 20·8 |
| Received counselling from health facility staff | 49·3 |
| Heard MNP radio spot | 23·1 |
| Knows ≥1 consequences of anemia | 42·5 |
| Received brochure | 54·8 |
| Received reminder card | 84·6 |
| Knows proper MNP preparation | 71·3 |
| Perceived ≥1 negative effects | 44·6 |
| Perceived ≥1 positive effects | 60·6 |
| Child does not like MNP | 36·9 |
MNP, micronutrient powder; IYCF, infant and young child feeding.
*
Row percentages represent weighted frequencies.
†
Attended a mothers’ group meeting led by a female community health volunteer where the IYCF/MNP intervention was discussed.