Table 1 Characteristics of the Bangladeshi infants in the study.
Characteristic | Median (IQR) or N (%) |
|---|---|
Age in weeksa | 9.9 (9.6–10.9) |
Weight Z-scorea | − 0.76 (− 1.22 to − 0.26) |
Height Z-scorea | − 0.45 (− 1.29 to − 0.54) |
Head circumference Z-scorea | − 1.14 (− 1.92 to − 0.49) |
Female | 14 (47) |
Born by cesarean section | 7 (23) |
Years of maternal education | 5 (4–8) |
Household size | 5 (3–6) |
Household monthly income | |
< $100 | 7 (23) |
$100–$150 | 12 (40) |
> $150 | 11 (37) |
Diet | |
Exclusive breastfed | 10 (30) |
Partial breastfed (Supplementary feeding) | 20 (60) |
Cow’s milk | 3 (6.7) |
Water, formula, or baby cereal | 20 (60) |
Antibiotic exposure during study | 4 (13.3) |
Illness symptoms during study | |
No symptoms | 8 (26.6) |
Fever | 12 (40) |
Respiratory (cough, congestion) | 19 (63) |
Gastrointestinal (vomiting, watery stool) | 3 (10) |
