Table 1.
Background factors for 6–35 months old children who were vaccinated or not vaccinated at their first weighing session in June 1981.
| Analysis 1 | Diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis (DTP)-vaccinated at or before first session | DTP-unvaccinated in first session |
|---|---|---|
| Mean weight-for-age z-score (SD) at first examination | −0.83 (0.06) [394]¤ | −1.17 (0.08) [197]¤ |
| Analysis 2 | DTP-vaccinated during follow-up | Not DTP-vaccinated during follow-up |
| N | 553 | 149 |
| Male sex | 51% (282) | 53% (78) |
| Twin | 3% (15) | 2% (3) |
| Ethnic group | ||
| Pepel | 51% (282) | 48% (71) |
| Balanta | 15% (84) | 17% (25) |
| Other ethnic groups | 34% (187) | 36% (53) |
| Measles vaccinated before June 1981 | 71% (391) | 58% (86) |
| DTP before June 1981 | 6% (32) | |
| Classified as malnourished | 6% (33) | 5% (8) |
| Mean number (SD) of weighing sessions per year after start of vaccinations | 2.57 (0.06)# | 0.91 (0.09)# |
#Comparison p < 0.0001.
¤Comparison p = 0.001.