Table 3.
Comparison of the birth weight of neonates and nutritional status of pregnant women in West Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia
| Variables | Intervention (n1 = 258) | Control (n2 = 272) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth weight | |||
| Low birth weight (< 2500 g) | 16 (6.2) | 40 (14.7) | 0.001 |
| Normal birth weight (2500 g -4000 g) | 239 (92.6) | 232 (85.3) | |
| Macrosomic (> 4000 g) | 3 (1.2) | ||
| MUAC before intervention | |||
| < 23 cm | 108 (41.9) | 109 (40.1) | 0.676 |
| > =23 cm | 150 (58.1) | 163 (59.9) | |
| MUAC after intervention | |||
| < 23 cm | 77 (29.8) | 134 (49.3) | < 0.001 |
| > =23 cm | 181 (70.2) | 138 (50.7) | |
| Place of delivery | |||
| Institution | 214 (82.9) | 193 (71.0) | |
| Home | 44 (17.1) | 79 (29.0) | 0.001 |