Table 2 Weighted mean HAZ, WHZ and WAZ scores, and weighted mean Hb level by sickle cell status among under-five children
Parameters | Non-sickle cell | Sickle cell and Hb C traits | Sickle cell disease | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean HAZ scorea (SD) | − 1.59 (1.57) | − 1.63 (1.58) | − 2.17 (1.47) | < 0.001 |
Mean WHZ scoreb (SD) | − 0.30 (1.12) | − 0.36 (1.13) | − 0.52 (1.12) | < 0.001 |
Mean WAZ scorec (SD) | − 1.13 (1.24) | − 1.19 (1.23) | − 1.63 (1.16) | < 0.001 |
Mean Hb level in gm/dLd (SD) | 10.19 (1.56) | 10.14 (1.40) | 8.04 (1.65) | < 0.001 |