Table 2 Baseline and endline economic, food security, decision making, mental health and social support indicators of participants
|  | Baseline (N = 32) | Endline (N = 32) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Economic wellbeing | |||
 Household assetsa, number, median [IQR] | 8 [6.5–9] | 8 [7–10] | NS |
 Household expenditure, total monthly USD per capita, median [IQR] | 162.2 [152.5–165.7] | 226.4 [168.7–229.1] | 0.009 |
  Food expenditure | 66.6 [57.1–81.6] | 81.6 [50.0–106.3] | 0.040 |
  Clothing expenditure | 3.0 [0.6–4.0] | 6.6 [3.9–10.3] | 0.001 |
  Entertainment expenditure | 0.0 [0.0–0.0] | 0.55 [0–3.8] | 0.001 |
 Crowding index (more than 3 household members per sleeping room), n (%) | 15 (46.9) | 12 (37.5) | NS |
Food security | |||
 AFFSS score, median [IQR] | 4 [2;5] | 2 [0–3] | 0.006 |
  Food secure, n (%) | 14 (43.8) | 19 (59.3) | NS |
  Moderately food insecure, n (%) | 12 (37.5) | 8 (25.0) | NS |
  Severely food insecure, n (%) | 6 (18.8) | 5 (15.6) | NS |
Decision making | |||
 Woman is the sole decision maker regarding: | |||
  Her employment, n (%) | 14 (43.8) | 17 (53.1) | NS |
  Preparation of daily meals, n (%) | 18 (56.3) | 22 (68.8) | NS |
  Visiting family, n (%) | 12 (37.5) | 16 (50.0) | NS |
  Major household expenditures, n (%) | 3 (9.4) | 13 (40.6) | 0.038 |
  Minor household expenditures, n (%) | 22 (68.8) | 22 (68.8) | NS |
  Family planning, n (%) | 10 (31.3) | 10 (31.3) | NS |
  Seeking healthcare, n (%) | 16 (50.0) | 19 (59.4) | NS |
  Taking medication, n (%) | 19 (59.4) | 22 (68.8) | NS |
Reported health | |||
 Self-reported health, median [IQR] | 3 [2–4] | 4 [3–4] | NS |
 Mental health inventory score, median [IQR] | 40.9 [22.7–72.7] | 57.14 [28.6–83.3] | NS |
Social support | |||
 Social support score (DSSI), median [IQR] | 24 [22–25] | 24 [21–25.5] | NS |