Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the birth cohort established in Vellore in 2010
From: Developmental trends in early childhood and their predictors from an Indian birth cohort
Variables | 6 months (n = 235) | 36 months (n = 218) |
|---|---|---|
Sex (%) | Female: 129 (54.89%) | 116 (53.21%) |
HOME total score, mean (SD) | 40.77 (3.24) | 40.27 (3.18) |
Domain-wise score of HOME inventory score, mean (SD) | ||
Emotional and verbal responsivity of caregiver, | 10.60 (1.10) | 11 (0.07) |
Avoidance of restriction and punishment | 4.68 (0.52) | 4.12 (0.46) |
Caregiver promotes child development | 4.67 (0.69) | 4.96 (0.20) |
Organization of physical and temporal environment | 10.32 (1.37) | 9.49 (1.49) |
Provision of appropriate play materials | 2.24 (0.69) | 2.66 (0.48) |
Opportunities for variety in daily stimulation | 5.38 (1.57) | 5.75 (1.56) |
Cleanliness of child | 2.87 (0.43) | 2.28 (0.85) |
WAMI score, mean (SD) | 0.453 (0.15) | 0.54 (0.17) |
Maternal depression (SRQ) score, mean (SD) | 4.53 (3.74) | 3.82 (3.53) |
Maternal cognition raw score, mean (SD) | 43.90 (10.49) | – |