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Table 4 Knowledge and compliance of care providers for use of food supplements.

From: Food supplements to reduce stunting in Pakistan: a process evaluation of community dynamics shaping uptake

Variable

LNS (children aged 6–23 months)

N (%)-

203 (100)

MNP (children aged 24–59 months)

N (%) –

200 (100)

WSB (PLW)

N (%)-

403 (100)

Knowledge of correct dose

165 (81.2)

127 (63.5)

334 (82.8)

Knowledge of correct method of preparation

203 (100)

159 (79.5)

403 (100)

Full monthly quota of supplement received

101 (49.7)

122 (61.0)

253 (62.7)

Partial or no supplement received

102 (50.3)

78 (39.0)

150 (37.3)

Sharing of supplement with other HH members

88 (45.0)

25 (13.0)

129 (33.6)

Use of supplement by eligible individual

Full dose of supplement used

Partial or no dose of supplement used

108 (55.0)

42 (20.7)

161 (79.3)

174 (87.0)

63 (31.5)

137 (68.5)

255 (66.4)

121 (30.0)

282 (70.0)

  1. LNS Lipid based nutrient supplement; MNP Micronutrient powder; WSB Wheat Soy Blend.