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Table 2 Child and family demographic and nutrition characteristics (n = 27)

From: A qualitative assessment of barriers and facilitators to implementing recommended infant nutrition practices in Mumbai, India

Maternal and household characteristics

% or mean ± SD (range)

Mother age (years)

25.6 ± 3.56 (21–24)

Mother education (years)

8.7 ± 4.55 (0–15)

Monthly income

 

 < Rs. 5000–Rs. 10,000

54%

 Rs. 10,000–Rs. 15,000

32%

 > Rs. 15,000

16%

 Living in joint family (%)

50%

 Number of children

1.7 ± 1.29 (1–5)

Child characteristics

 

 Average child age (months)

15.6 ± 2.25 (6–24)

 Average birthweight (kg)

2.8 ± 1.25 (2.5–3.9)

 Age at first visit to FMCH (months)

8 ± 2.52 (2–14)

 Average number of months receiving care from FMCH

7.6 ± 3.8 (2–20)

Infant-toddler feeding practices

 

 Breastfeeding within 1 h of delivery

52%

 Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months

33%

Child nutrition status (at time of interview)

 

 Stunting

50%

 Underweight

33%

 Wasting

17%