TABLE 1.
Sample Characteristics at Baseline
| Control | Nutritional Education | Home Visiting | Group Sessions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child characteristics | ||||
| Male, n (%) | 167 (52) | 171 (54) | 166 (52) | 145 (44) |
| Age, mo, mean (SD) | 12 (2.70) | 12 (2.68) | 12 (2.61) | 12 (2.69) |
| HAZ, mean (SD) | −0.69 (1.27) | −0.67 (1.20) | −0.71 (1.25) | −0.59 (1.19) |
| Stunted at baseline (HAZ <−2), n (%) | 39 (12) | 36 (12) | 45 (14) | 48 (14) |
| No. siblings, mean (SD) | 0.70 (0.82) | 0.73 (0.84) | 0.72 (0.85) | 0.69 (1.04) |
| Mother is primary caregiver, n (%) | 295 (92) | 289 (90) | 297 (92) | 301 (90) |
| Primary caregiver has at least primary education, n (%) | 204 (64) | 207 (64) | 202 (62) | 195 (58) |
| ASQ-3 scores, mean (SD) | ||||
| Communication | 82.33 (21.07) | 86.23 (19.29) | 84.78 (18.19) | 88.34 (19.32) |
| Gross motor | 85.84 (26.77) | 88.33 (25.12) | 88.34 (24.32) | 88.28 (26.44) |
| Fine motor | 93.14 (18.95) | 95.09 (17.80) | 95.29 (16.46) | 95.50 (16.90) |
| Problem solving | 92.88 (21.16) | 96.16 (21.58) | 96.33 (19.72) | 95.21 (18.94) |
| Personal social | 77.42 (21.67) | 80.54 (20.23) | 80.54 (20.39) | 80.78 (19.58) |
| Household characteristics | ||||
| Primary caregiver Raven’s raw score, mean (SD) | 11.88 (5.28) | 12.48 (5.63) | 12.12 (4.88) | 11.71 (5.17) |
| Has access to electricity, n (%) | 293 (92) | 289 (90) | 284 (88) | 304 (92) |
| Owns a toilet, n (%) | 146 (46) | 146 (46) | 145 (44) | 154 (46) |
| Household purifies drinking water, n (%) | 201 (64) | 219 (68) | 201 (62) | 227 (68) |
| Home environment and knowledge of child development scores, mean (SD) | ||||
| FCI play materials (0–7) | 2.70 (1.61) | 2.84 (1.64) | 2.9 (1.56) | 2.58 (1.51) |
| FCI play activities (0–7) | 2.53 (1.38) | 2.78 (1.35) | 2.74 (1.52) | 2.56 (1.37) |
| Knowledge index (18–54) | 38.38 (4.84) | 38.70 (5.20) | 38.67 (4.39) | 39.05 (4.72) |
HAZ, height-for-age z score.