Table 3.
Motor development milestones of infants (9 to 12 months) by MNP exposure
| All | MNP exposed | MNP unexposed | P values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 200 | n = 98 | n = 102 | ||
| Motor development milestones | ||||
| Sitting without support | 200 (100) | 98 (100) | 102 (100) | |
| Hand and knee crawling | 200 (100) | 98 (100) | 102 (100) | |
| Stand with assistance | 189 (94.5) | 94 (95.9) | 93 (91.2) | 0.174 |
| Walking with assistance | 130 (65.0) | 67 (68.4) | 71 (69.6) | 0.850 |
| Standing alone | 60 (30.0) | 38 (38.8) | 22 (21.6) | 0.008* |
| Walking alone | 48 (24.0) | 35 (35.7) | 13 (12.7) | <0.001* |
Note. Values are mean ± SD or n (%). MNP: micronutrient powder.
*
Significant differences between unexposed and exposed groups at P < 0.05 levels using chi‐square test (two‐tailed).