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3,2 METHODS
3.2.1 Data collecLion
weights and heights of each child under 5 years of age were collected
together with age and sex. Data on health and socio-economic status of
respective households were collected using a household questionnaire.
The questionnaire was completed by enumerators through personal interview
in the home with the mother or head of household. The household
questionnaire r+hich included the survey variables is presented in
.{ppendix B.
weight of each child !,as measured using salter scales e5 x 0.1 Kg)
and was recorded to the nearest 100 g. The scales were checked against
a'10 Kg weight twice daily. Standing height of children greater than 2
years of age was measured using a vertical wooden rod with a graduated
tape attached to it. Children between the ages of 2 and 5 years stood
bare-foot on a flat surface with heels, buttocks and back of head touching
the vertical rod. With the head errect and eyes directed horizontally,
a wooden bar, ât right angle with the vertical rod, was lowered
flattening the hair until a firm contact with the crown of the head was
reached. Measurement was recorded to the nearest centimeter. in children
less than two years of age , length was measured using a locally
made wooden infantometer. The infant was placed horizontally on the
measuring board and the head was held in such a vray lhat it contacted
the fixed portion of the measuring board. Both knees r.iere held straight
while moving a sliding foot-piece unLil it reached the soles of both
feet. tength was then recorded Èo the nearest centimeter while the feet
and legs were at right angle Lo each other. Àge r+as recorded from docu-