Table 1.
Micronutrient powder coverage and recent intake characteristics, micronutrient powder and infant and young child feeding intervention end line survey, Amuria District, Uganda 2016 (N = 683)
| n | % (95% CI) or mean (SE) | |
|---|---|---|
| MNP coverage a | ||
| Low | 280 | 41.0 (35.8, 46.2) |
| High | 403 | 59.0 (53.8, 64.2) |
| Recent MNP intake b | ||
| No | 236 | 34.5 (30.1, 39.0) |
| Yes | 447 | 65.4 (61.0, 69.9) |
| High coverage and recent intake | 683 | 43.5 (38.5, 48.4) |
| Received last box of MNP within 2 months of the survey | 539 | 84.6 (81.0, 88.2) |
| % of last box of MNP consumed c | 150 | 74.3 (33.6) |
| No. of MNP sachet consumed in 2 weeks preceding survey d | 447 | 6.1 (2.3) |
Note. Values presented are percent (95% confidence interval) or mean (SE). All estimates account for complex sampling design.
High MNP sachet coverage was defined as reported receiving at least 60 sachets (two boxes) every 6 months during the 12‐month pilot—the minimum recommended dose per the 2011 WHO guideline (WHO, 2011).
Recent MNP intake defined as reporting any consumption of MNP during the two weeks preceding the survey.
Among children whose caregivers reported receiving their last box of MNP (30 sachets) at least 2 months preceding the survey.
Among children whose caregivers reported any MNP intake during the 2 weeks preceding the survey.