Table 4 Characteristics of the “MUAC-only ineligible children” upon admission and during 12 weeks’ follow-up, Sabon Guida, Tahoua Region, Niger, June 2018–June 2019
| Characteristics |
Sabon Guida MUAC-only program (n = 63) |
|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 22.5 (10.8) |
| 6–11 months, n (%) | 7 (11.2) |
| 12–23 months, n (%) | 28 (44.4) |
| ≥ 24 months, n (%) | 28 (44.4) |
| Female sex, n (%) | 22 (34.9) |
| Weight, kg (mean ± SD) | 7.2 ± 1.1 |
| Height, cm (mean ± SD) | 75.3 ± 6.7 |
| WHZ (mean ± SD) | −3.40 ± 0.37 |
| MUAC, mm (median; IQR) | 121 [120; 124] |
| 120 to ≤125 mm | 53 (84.1) |
| > 125 mm | 10 (15.9) |
| HAZ (mean ± SD) | −2.98 ± 1.24 |
| HAZ < -2, n (%) | 48 (76.2) |
| Outcome after 12 weeks | |
| Admitted in the nutritional program | 16 (25.4) |
| Death | 1 (1.6) |
| Loss to follow-up due to migration | 2 (3.2) |
| Remained MUAC-only ineligible | 44 (69.8) |