TABLE 3.
Percentage of husbands able to buy foods regularly (≥3 times/wk) at endline1
| Food items | Nutrition-focused MNCH | Standard MNCH |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs | 95.7*** | 78.7 |
| Fish | 97.3** | 84.8 |
| Meat | 76.1*** | 39.9 |
| Dark green leafy vegetables | 98.2* | 93.0 |
| Yellow/orange vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, etc.) | 86.5*** | 47.5 |
| Yellow/orange fruits (papaya, mango, pineapple, etc.) | 70.7*** | 36.8 |
| Citrus fruits (fruits with vitamin-C, i.e., lemon, guava, Indian gooseberry) | 61.1* | 41.6 |
| IFA tablet | 64.0* | 42.2 |
| Calcium tablet | 62.2* | 41.3 |
| Horlicks/other special drinks | 15.4* | 4.2 |
| Dal/lentils | 87.1** | 61.2 |
| Other fruits, e.g. apples, grapes, bananas | 52.4 | 38.4 |
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*P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001. IFA, iron and folic acid; MNCH, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health.