Table 1.
Characteristics of the Study Population, by Entamoeba histolytica Infection Status During the First 2 Years of Life
| Characteristic | Infected (n = 307) | Uninfected (n = 85) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex, no. (%) | 169 (55.0) | 48 (56.5) | .82 |
| Family income, BDT | 6860.5 ± 3089.8 | 6534.2 ± 2900.4 | .38 |
| Maternal education duration, ya | 3.7 ± 3.6 | 3.9 ± 3.5 | .80 |
| Family size, no. | 5.4 ± 2.2 | 5.4 ± 2.3 | .96 |
| Maternal BMI | 21.4 ± 3.3 | 21.1 ± 3.1 | .37 |
| Exclusive breast feeding, d | 118.4 ± 67.4 | 129.6 ± 65.2 | .17 |
| LAZ, by age | |||
| At birth | −0.97 ± 1.17 | −0.92 ± 1.10 | .73 |
| 1 y | −1.80 ± 1.44 | −1.95 ± 1.51 | .39 |
| 2 y | −2.43 ± 1.71 | −2.53 ± 1.65 | .63 |
Data are mean ± SD, unless otherwise indicated.
Abbreviations: BDT, Bangladeshi taka (currency); BMI, body mass index; LAZ, length-for-age z score.
a A duration of >9 years indicates formal certification.