Table 1.
Basic characteristics of sample infants in rural Shaanxi Province (N = 948).
| Characteristics | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 499 | 52.6 |
| Female | 449 | 47.4 |
| Infant Age | ||
| 6 Months | 137 | 14.5 |
| 7 Months | 183 | 19.3 |
| 8 Months | 162 | 17.1 |
| 9 Months | 127 | 13.4 |
| 10 Months | 173 | 18.2 |
| 11 Months | 166 | 17.5 |
| Low Birth Weight? | ||
| No | 901 | 95.0 |
| Yes | 47 | 5.0 |
| Birth Order of Infant | ||
| First | 582 | 61.4 |
| Second or Higher | 366 | 38.6 |
| Mother is Primary Caregiver | ||
| No | 199 | 21.0 |
| Yes | 749 | 79.0 |
| Years of Maternal Education | ||
| ≤9 years | 798 | 84.2 |
| >9 years | 150 | 15.8 |
| Maternal Age | ||
| Age ≤ 25 | 450 | 47.5 |
| Age > 25 | 498 | 52.5 |
| Families Receive Social Security Support | ||
| No | 718 | 75.8 |
| Yes | 230 | 24.2 |
Data are presented as frequency and percent for all infants.