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Baseline characteristics of the study participants (N = 614)
| Variable | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 347 | 56.5 |
| Age | ||
| <12 months | 333 | 54.2 |
| Nutrition status | ||
| Normal | 419 | 68.2 |
| Stunting (HAZ score < −2SD) | 124 | 20.1 |
| Wasting (WHZ score < −2SD) | 51 | 8.3 |
| Anthropometry not done | 19 | 3.1 |
| HIV infection | ||
| Positive | 41 | 6.7 |
| Negative | 548 | 89.2 |
| HIV test not done | 25 | 4.1 |
| Residence | ||
| Rural | 146 | 23.8 |
| Urban | 468 | 76.2 |
