Table 3.
Comparison of ECUAVIDA cohort with population in district of Quinindé, Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador, by maternal and child factors and social indicators
| Factor | ECUAVIDA Cohort (N = 2404) | District population |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal factors | ||
| Maternal age (median)57 | 24 years | 26 years |
| Ethnicity58 | ||
| Afro-Ecuadorian | 25.6% | 24.7% |
| Mestizo | 74.0% | 72.6% |
| Indigenous | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Child | ||
| Male births57 | 51.1% | 52.6% |
| Household factors58 | ||
| House ownership | 51.0% | 61.1% |
| Potable water | 34.3% | 16.0% |
| Crowdinga | 58.9% | 22.1% |
| Sewage connection | 29.8% | 10.1% |
| Electricity | 96.0% | 83.6% |
| Cooking materials | ||
| Gas | 99.6% | 91.6% |
| Charcoal/wood | 2.8% | 6.9% |
The sample size for district-level information varies by data source.
aCrowding defined as >3 people per sleeping room.