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Characteristics of study participants.
| Characteristic | (N = 423) |
|---|---|
| Mean Age in months (SD) | 13.04 (7.78) |
| Boys (%) | 209 (49.4%) |
| Incomplete immunization (%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| Low birth weight ** | 16 (3.8%) |
| Concerns about child growth and development (%) | 65 (15.4%) |
| Mother alive | 422 (100%) |
| Father alive | 420 (98.6%) |
| Mean Maternal age (SD) | 28.67 (6.92) |
| Mean Paternal age (SD) | 34.36 (8.11) |
** 82 children (19.2%) were missing information on birth weight.
