Table 3.
Demographic, nutritional and health characteristics of the index children in Jamma district, Northeast Ethiopia, 2017
| Variables | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age of the child | ||
| 1–5 months | 52 | 8.5 |
| 6–23 months | 338 | 55 |
| 24–59 months | 224 | 36.5 |
| Sex of the child | ||
| Male | 330 | 53.7 |
| Female | 284 | 46.3 |
| Place of birth | ||
| Health Institution | 517 | 84.2 |
| Home | 97 | 15.8 |
| Birth Order | ||
| First | 156 | 25.4 |
| Second – third | 320 | 52.1 |
| Fourth and above | 138 | 22.5 |
| Nutritional status of the child | ||
| Malnourished | 53 | 8.6 |
| Well nourished | 561 | 91.4 |
| Number of Rota vaccine received | ||
| 1 drop | 409 | 66.6 |
| 2 drop | 188 | 30.6 |
| 3 drop | 17 | 2.8 |