Table 2.
Variation of diarrhea prevalence among under-five children in relation to sociodemographic characteristics.
| Variable | n | Diarrhea % | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex of the child | |||
| Male | 155 | 27.1 | |
| Female | 155 | 29.7 | 0.6 |
| Age of the child | |||
| 6 months–11 months | 58 | 29.3 | |
| 12 months–23 months | 64 | 31.2 | 0.8 |
| 24 months–59 months | 188 | 27.1 | 0.7 |
| Time the CF was introduced to the child | |||
| Before 6 months | 278 | 27.7 | 0.4 |
| 6 months and above | 32 | 34.4 | |
| Breast feeding status | |||
| Yes | 119 | 24.1 | |
| No | 191 | 35.3 | 0.03 |
| Education status of the mother | |||
| No education | 145 | 31.7 | 0.2 |
| With education | 165 | 25.5 | |
| Age of the mother | |||
| 20–29 years | 173 | 32.4 | 0.6 |
| 30–39 years | 98 | 25.5 | 0.9 |
| 40 years and above | 30 | 13.3 | |
| Village | |||
| Makuyuni | 81 | 12.3 | |
| Meserani | 79 | 12.7 | 0.7 |
| Kimokouwa | 64 | 43.1 | 0.001 |
| Orbomba | 86 | 43.7 | 0.001 |
CF, complementary foods. Diarrhea prevalence was higher in Kimokouwa and Orbomba villages of Longido district compared to Makuyuni and Meserani of Monduli district.