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. 2021 Mar 3;10:173. [Version 1] doi: 10.12688/f1000research.51186.1

Table 3. Validation with anthropometric measures of the questions which have the highest sensitivity, specificity and accuracy by the SGA.

Question Sensitivity Specificity PPV NPV Accuracy P-value
Problem during breast feeding 66.7% 86.7% 70% 84.8% 80.3% <0.001
Scanty breast milk 93.3% 52.4% 78.6% 80.8% 80.3% <0.001
Appetite loss 47.6% 95.7% 83.3% 79.6% 80.4% <0.001