Table 3 Comparing complementary feeding indicators and nutritional status of children of mothers with and without depression
Characteristic | Children of non-depressed mothers (%), n = 133 | Children of depressed mothers (%), n = 67 | Depression status of mother | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum meal frequency | 0.442 | ||||
No | 36.8 | 31.3 | Non-depressed | 1.00 | |
Yes | 63.2 | 68.7 | Depressed | 1.28 (0.68–2.39) | |
Minimum dietary diversity | 0.245 | ||||
No | 40.6 | 49.3 | Non-depressed | 1.00 | |
Yes | 59.4 | 50.7 | Depressed | 0.70 (0.39–1.27) | |
Minimum acceptable diet | 0.885 | ||||
No | 55.6 | 56.7 | Non-depressed | 1.00 | |
Yes | 44.4 | 43.3 | Depressed | 0.96 (0.53–1.73) | |
Stunting | 0.872 | ||||
No | 59.4 | 58.2 | Non-depressed | 1.00 | |
Yes | 40.6 | 49.8 | Depressed | 1.05 (0.58–1.91) | |