Table 2.
Maternal and child care characteristics of children aged 6 to 59 months in rural Dubti district, Afar region North East Ethiopia, 2017: n = 322
| Variable(s) | Case (%) | Control (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC follow-up | |||
| Yes | 38 (23.6) | 50 (31.1) | 88 (27.3) |
| No | 123 (76.4) | 111 (68.9) | 234 (72.7) |
| Number of ANC visit | |||
| 1 | 13 (34.2) | 11 (22) | 24 (27.3) |
| 2–3 | 15 (39.5) | 23 (46) | 38 (43.2) |
| ≥ 4 | 10 (26.3) | 16 (32) | 26 (29.5) |
| Place of delivery | |||
| Home | 122 (75.8) | 111 (68.9) | 233 (72.4) |
| Facility | 39 (24.2) | 50 (31.1) | 89 (27.6) |
| Post natal care visit | |||
| Yes | 13 (8.1) | 15 (9.3) | 28 (8.7) |
| No | 148 (91.9) | 146 (90.7) | 294 (91.3) |
| Maternal BMI | |||
| 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 | 88 (54.7) | 84 (52.2) | 172 (53.4) |
| < 18.5 kg/m2 | 46 (28.6) | 31 (19.3) | 77 (23.9) |
| ≥ 25 kg/m2 | 27 (16.8) | 46 (28.6) | 73 (22.7) |