Table 6.
Occurrence of morbidity among participants in maize–soy flour and FS groups
| Variable | LP group (n = 1020) | FS group (n = 1063) | Difference of proportions (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (%) | Number (%) | ||
| Home visits fever was reported | 36 (3.6) | 54 (5.1) | 1.6 (−0.5 to 3.6) |
| Home visits diarrhoea was reported | 74 (7.3) | 79 (7.4) | 0.2 (−2.7 to 3.1) |
| Home visits ARI was reported | 93 (9.1) | 95 (8.9) | −0.2 (−2.7 to 2.2) |
| Home visits other illnesses were reported | 78 (7.7) | 63 (5.9) | −1.7 (−4.3 to 0.9) |
LP, Likuni Phala (maize–soy flour); FS, fortified spread; CI, confidence interval; ARI, acute respiratory tract infection.