Table 3.
Children’s general characteristics
| Variables | n = 357 (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 186 (52.7) | |
| Female | 169 (47.3) | |
| Age (month) | 39.58 (10.74) | |
| Child Birth Order | ||
| 1-4 | 220 (61.6) | |
| >4 | 137 (38.4) | |
| Breastfeeding | ||
| Yes | 349 (97.8) | |
| No | 8 (2.2) | |
| Exclusive Breastfeeding* | ||
| Yes | 87 (24.4) | |
| No | 270 (75.6) | |
| Weaning (month) | ||
| Male | 15.2 (6.4) | |
| Female | 14.3 (6.4) | |
| Drinking Tea | ||
| No | 168 (47.1) | |
| Yes | 189 (52.9) | |
| Iron Syrup | ||
| Yes | 59 (16.5) | |
| No | 298 (83.5) | |
| Vitamins A & D | ||
| Yes | 52 (14.6) | |
| No | 305 (85.4) | |
| Weight (kg) | 14.20 (2.42) | |
| Height (cm) | 94.14 (7.94) | |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 10.83 (0.86) |
*Exclusive breastfeeding: up to six month.