Table 1.
Maternal characteristics of 158 Peruvian women with biochemical status information by supplement type.1
| Iron + folic acid + zinc | Iron + folic acid | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 72 | 86 |
| Maternal age (y) | 23.1 (4.5) | 23.4 (4.9) |
| Maternal body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.0 (3.0) | 23.7 (3.4) |
| Maternal height (cm) | 152.6 (5.1) | 152.1 (5.1) |
| Hemoglobin concentration at enrollment (g/L) | 121 (9) | 121 (10) |
| Parity (%) | ||
| 0 | 59.7 | 58.1 |
| 1 | 23.6 | 27.9 |
| 2 | 13.9 | 8.1 |
| >2 | 2.8 | 5.8 |
| Gestation at enrollment (wk) | 12.9 (1.9) | 12.9 (1.9) |
Presented values are means (standard deviations) or percent.
1
No statistical significant difference by supplement type (p<0.05)