Table 1 Characteristics of children in the first and the follow-up surveys
Characteristics | First survey No. (%) (n = 591) | Follow-up survey No. (%) (n = 285) |
|---|---|---|
Sex, female | 259 (43.8) | 116 (40.7) |
Age groups, month | ||
 6–12 | 74 (12.5) | NA |
 13–36 | 267 (45.2) | 70 (24.5) |
 37–60 | 250 (42.3) | 132 (46.3) |
 > 60 | NA | 83 (29.2) |
Ethnicity | ||
 Newar | 413 (69.9) | 232 (81.4) |
 Others | 178 (30.1) | 53 (18.6) |
Permanent address | ||
 Bhaktapur | 400 (67.7) | 232 (81.4) |
 Others | 191 (32.3) | 53 (18.6) |
Mother’s education | NA |  |
 University graduate |  | 34 (11.9) |
 Higher secondary school |  | 43 (15.1) |
 Secondary school |  | 108 (37.9) |
 Literate without formal schooling |  | 73 (25.6) |
 Illiterate |  | 27 (9.5) |
Type of residence | NA | Â |
 Own house |  | 175 (61.8) |
 Rented house |  | 73 (25.8) |
 Tent |  | 35 (12.4) |
Source of family income | NA | Â |
 Professional job |  | 102 (35.8) |
 Business |  | 63 (22.1) |
 Agriculture |  | 18 (6.3) |
 Labourer |  | 45 (15.8) |
 Others |  | 57 (20.0) |
Source of drinking water | NA | Â |
 Tap water |  | 243 (85.3) |
 Others |  | 42 (14.7) |
Purification of drinking water | NA | Â |
 Filtration |  | 151 (53.0) |
 Boiling |  | 28 (9.8) |
 Chlorination |  | 6 (2.1) |
 None |  | 100 (35.1) |
Toilet | NA | Â |
 Flush |  | 271 (95.0) |
 Pit with cover |  | 7 (2.5) |
 Pit without cover |  | 7 (2.5) |