Table 2 Characteristics of the study children in Derashe special district, Southern Ethiopia
Variables | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Age of the study child (n = 826) | Â | Â |
6-8 months | 188 | 22.8 |
9-11 months | 129 | 15.6 |
12-23 months | 509 | 61.6 |
Sex (n = 826) | Â | Â |
Male | 417.0 | 50.5 |
Female | 409.0 | 49.5 |
Birth interval between the study and older sibling (n = 637) | Â | Â |
Short birth interval | 422 | 66.2 |
Optimal birth interval | 215 | 33.8 |
Frequency breast feeding in the last 24 hours (n = 666) | Â | Â |
Less than recommended | 432 | 64.9 |
Recommended | 234 | 35.1 |