Table 3.
Child demographic and behavioral characteristics in Arba Minch Zuria, 2012.
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Child sex | ||
| Male | 265 | 44.9 |
| Female | 325 | 55.1 |
| Child's age | ||
| 0–5 months | 193 | 32.7 |
| 6–23 months | 152 | 25.8 |
| 24 months and above | 245 | 41.5 |
| Birth order | ||
| First | 94 | 16.1 |
| Second | 128 | 21.6 |
| Third | 129 | 21.8 |
| Fourth and above | 239 | 40.5 |
| Exclusive breast feeding | ||
| Yes | 131 | 65.5 |
| No | 69 | 34.5 |
| Measles vaccination | ||
| Yes | 56 | 53.3 |
| No | 49 | 46.7 |
| Hand washing practice | ||
| Good | 508 | 86.1 |
| Poor | 82 | 13.9 |
| Diarrhea | ||
| Yes | 180 | 30.5 |
| No | 410 | 69.5 |
| Home management of diarrhea | ||
| Yes | 56 | 31.11 |
| No | 124 | 68.89 |
| Child feeding methods | ||
| Cup | 155 | 26.30 |
| Spoon | 100 | 16.95 |
| Hand | 180 | 30.51 |
| Bottle | 25 | 4.24 |
| Not any instruments | 130 | 22 |