Table 4.
Regimen assignment, regimen switching, and average daily calcium supplement consumption by regimen among pregnant women in western Kenya
| Initial assignment | 4‐dose | 3‐dose | 2‐dose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily calcium prescription in mg | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,000 |
| Number of women assigned at first visit (T1) | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Chose to change assignment at third visit (T3)a | 5 of 8 | 5 of 9 | 3 of 10 |
| Consumption (mg/d) after third visit (T3)b | 430 | 860 | 540 |
| Consumption (mg/d) prior to third visit (T3)c | 775 | 955 | 705 |
a
of those who remained in the study at T3;
b
Average for all women contributing person‐time to the dosage after the 3rd visit, when participants had opportunity to change from assigned regimen.
c
Average for all women assigned to each dosage before the third visit, when participants had opportunity to change from assigned regimen