Characteristics of surveyed mothers in Maryland County, Liberia, by nutritional status of child (malnourished, n=50; non-malnourished, n=50)
| Characteristic | Malnourished child n (%) | Non-malnourished child n (%) |
| Age (years) | ||
| ≤25 | 22 (44) | 32 (64) |
| >25 | 28 (56) | 18 (36) |
| Marital status | ||
| Single/divorced/widowed | 13 (26) | 32 (64) |
| Married/domestic partnership | 37 (74) | 18 (36) |
| Education level | ||
| None or primary school | 39 (78) | 23 (46) |
| Junior high or senior high level | 11 (22) | 27 (54) |
| Income | ||
| <US$50 per month | 33 (66) | 14 (28) |
| >US$50 per month | 17 (34) | 36 (72) |
| Literate | ||
| Yes | 9 (18) | 25 (50) |
| No | 41 (82) | 25 (50) |
| Exclusive breast feeding during first 6 months of child’s life | ||
| Yes | 35 (70) | 46 (92) |
| No | 15 (30) | 4 (8) |