Table 3.
Child feeding and Environmental 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colostrum feeding | |||
| Yes | 135 (83.9) | 151 (93.8) | 286 (88.8) |
| No | 26 (16.1) | 10 (6.2) | 36 (11.2) |
| Prelacteal feeding | |||
| Yes | 72 (44.7) | 47 (29.2) | 119 (37) |
| No | 89 (55.3) | 114 (70.8) | 203 (63) |
| Duration of breastfeeding | |||
| < 24 | 78 (48.4) | 38 (23.6) | 116 (36) |
| ≥ 24 months | 83 (51.6) | 123 (76.4) | 206 (64) |
| Duration of exclusive breast feeding | |||
| Less 6 months | 75 (46.6) | 52 (32.3) | 127 (39.4) |
| At 6 month | 86 (53.4) | 109 (67.7) | 195 (60.6) |
| Age Complementary feeding started | |||
| Less than 6 months | 75 (46.6) | 52 (32.3) | 127 (39.4) |
| At 6 months | 86 (53.4) | 109 (67.7) | 195 (60.6) |
| Availability of latrine | |||
| Yes | 42 (26.1) | 77 (47.8) | 119 (37) |
| No | 119 (73.9) | 84 (52.2) | 203 (63) |
| Functional latrine | |||
| Yes | 31 (73.8) | 59 (76.6) | 90 (75.6) |
| No | 11 (26.2) | 18 (23.4) | 29 (24.4) |
| Source of drinking water | |||
| Unprotected source | 47 (29.2) | 35 (21.7) | 82 (25.5) |
| Protected source | 114 (70.8) | 126 (78.3) | 240 (74.5) |