Table 1 Selected characteristics of the study population on Nias Island (n = 215)
| Â | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Female children, n (%) | 95 (44.2) |
Age group (months), n (%) | Â |
   6 - < 12 | 13 (6.0) |
   ≥ 12 - < 24 | 40 (18.6) |
   ≥ 24 - < 36 | 61 (28.4) |
   ≥ 36 - < 48 | 42 (19.5) |
   ≥ 48-60 | 59 (27.4) |
Weight-for-Height-z-score (mean ± SD) | -1.3 ± 0.1 |
Height-for Age-z-score (mean ± SD) | -1.5 ± 1.5 |
Weight-for-Age-z-score (mean ± SD) | -1.9 ± 0.8 |
Age group (< 30 y), n (%) | Â |
   Mothers | 140 (65.1) |
   Fathers | 89 (41.4) |
Occupation (farmer), n(%) | Â |
   Mothers | 149 (69.3) |
   Fathers | 122 (56.7) |
Education of caregiver (≥ 6 y), n(%) |  |
   Mothers | 80 (37.2) |
   Fathers | 123 (57.2) |
   Paternal grandmothers | 99 (46.0) |
Household asset: ownership of TV, n(%) | 54 (25.1) |
Time use for income generating activities (mean ± SD) | 6.4 ± 2.6 |
Time use for child caring (mean ± SD) | 2.1 ± 1.3 |