TABLE 1.
Socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of women enrolled in the trial at the time of enrollment1
| IFA (n = 1105) | MMS (n = 1083) | MQ-LNS (n = 1144) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household characteristics | |||
| Wealth index2 | 0.1 ± 1.6 | 0.2 ± 1.8 | −0.3 ± 1.6 |
| Number of children <5 y | 2.2 ± 1.9 | 2.4 ± 2.0 | 2.5 ± 1.9 |
| Number of household members | 10.5 ± 6.8 | 10.0 ± 6.5 | 10.1 ± 6.6 |
| Access to an improved latrine3 | 694 (63.3) | 605 (56.2) | 585 (51.3) |
| Access to an improved water source4 | 258 (23.4) | 267 (24.7) | 312 (27.3) |
| Little-to-no hunger in the past month5 | 974 (88.4) | 985 (91.2) | 1091 (95.8) |
| Maternal characteristics | |||
| Age, y | 26.5 ± 6.8 | 26.8 ± 6.8 | 27.0 ± 7.2 |
| Completed primary or higher education (≥6 y) | 61 (5.5) | 80 (7.4) | 66 (5.8) |
| Married or cohabitating | 1081 (97.9) | 1068 (98.6) | 1128 (98.6) |
| Anemic6 | 320 (32.5) | 317 (32.7) | 397 (38.4) |
| Underweight7 | 39 (3.9) | 37 (3.7) | 62 (5.9) |
| Malaria infection8 | 162 (16.2) | 150 (15.3) | 229 (21.9) |
| Enrolled in the hunger season (May–September) | 482 (43.7) | 363 (33.5) | 573 (50.1) |
| Gestational age, wk | 18.1 ± 3.9 | 18.3 ± 4.1 | 17.7 ± 3.9 |
Values are means ± SDs or n (%) unless otherwise specified. IFA, iron and folic acid; MMS, multiple micronutrient supplements; MQ-LNS, medium-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements.
Constructed using principal components analysis of 10 items describing asset and livestock ownership, and housing quality.
Improved sanitation was defined as household having access to a flush toilet, improved pit latrine, or slab latrine.
Improved water source was defined as household using a covered or protected ground well for drinking water.
Based on the Household Hunger Scale (33).
Anemia defined as hemoglobin <11 g/dL.
Underweight defined as BMI <18.5 kg/m2.
Malaria infection based on a positive rapid diagnostic test.