Table 2 Maternal and child factors of acute lower respiratory infections among under-five children attended at WSUTRH, 2019 (n = 414)
Variable N = 414 | Frequency (N) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
History of URTI within 2 weeks | ||
 Yes | 173 | 41.8% |
 No | 241 | 58.2% |
Immunization | ||
 Immunized | 232 | 56% |
 Incomplete | 41 | 9.9% |
 Not vaccinated | 141 | 34.1% |
BF in the first 6 months (current for < 6 months) | ||
 Exclusive BF | 292 | 70.5% |
 Non-exclusive/ replacement feeding | 122 | 29.5% |
Vitamin A supplementation | ||
 Yes | 120 | 29% |
 No | 250 | 60.4% |
 Not eligible | 44 | 10.6% |
Nutritional status of the child | ||
 Sever acute malnutrition | 17 | 4.1% |
 Moderate acute malnutrition | 30 | 7.2% |
 Mild/normal | 367 | 88.7% |
Parental chronic illness | ||
 Yes | 14 | 3.4% |
 No | 400 | 96.6% |
Maternal iron folate intake | ||
 Yes | 246 | 59.4% |
 No | 168 | 40.6% |
Take extra meal during pregnancy | ||
 Yes | 267 | 64.5% |
 No | 147 | 35.5% |
STI during pregnancy | ||
 Yes | 17 | 4.1% |
 No | 397 | 95.9% |