Table 2.
Linear growth measurements at baseline and at consecutive follow-up, along with Mixed Model Analysis for weight, length and MUAC measurements
| Intervention clusters | Control clusters | Mean difference | p value† | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | ||||
| Baseline | 5.74±0.86 | 5.90±0.78 | 350 g | 0.001 |
| Visit 2ˆ | 6.78±0.87 | 6.71±0.83 | ||
| Visit 3ˆ | 7.53±0.85 | 7.33±0.89 | ||
| Visit 4ˆ | 8.13±1.13 | 7.78±0.86 | ||
| Length (cm) | ||||
| Baseline | 60.23±3.43 | 60.50±3.32 | 0.66 cm | 0.001 |
| Visit 2ˆ | 62.15±3.46 | 62.46±3.32 | ||
| Visit 3ˆ | 64.38±3.29 | 64.48±3.19 | ||
| Visit 4ˆ | 66.86±3.41 | 66.20±3.09 | ||
| MUAC (cm) | ||||
| Baseline | 12.50±0.97 | 12.20±1.06 | 0.46 cm | 0.002 |
| Visit 2ˆ | 13.30±1.01 | 13.14±1.14 | ||
| Visit 3ˆ | 14.02±1.02 | 13.65±1.08 | ||
| Visit 4ˆ | 14.59±1.05 | 14.13±0.99 | ||
ˆBaseline is the reference;
†Final model (group, visit, age in days, and group visit) was adjusted for gender, vaccination status, father's and mother's education