Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study population
Characteristic | Control (n = 32) | Biweekly (n = 35) | Weekly (n = 35) | Daily (n = 35) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age in weeks [mean (SD)] | 7.7 (2.3) | 8.1 (2.0) | 8.3 (2.0) | 8.2 (2.3) | |
Female infant [n, (%)] | 18 (56) | 16 (46) | 16 (46) | 18 (51) | |
Born by cesarean section [n (%)] | 11 (34) | 6 (17) | 8 (23) | 9 (26) | |
Previous antibiotic use [n (%)] | 5 (17) | 11 (31) | 10 (31) | 8 (24) | |
Bowel movements in past 24Â h [mean (SD)] | 2.25 (1.8) | 2.7 (2.0) | 2.5 (1.6) | 3.2 (2.6) | |
Years of maternal education (formal schooling) [mean (SD)] | 5.3 (3.0) | 5.5 (3.2) | 4.7 (3.3) | 4.6 (2.6) | |
Household size [mean (SD)] | 4.7 (1.6) | 4.7 (1.8) | 4.3 (1.3) | 4.5 (2.0) | |
Household monthly income [n, (%)] | Â | ||||
| Â | <$100 | 7 (22) | 5 (14) | 14 (40) | 14 (40) |
| Â | $100-$150 | 16 (50) | 11 (31) | 11 (31) | 10 (29) |
| Â | >$150 | 9 (28) | 19 (54) | 10 (29) | 11 (31) |