Table 3.
Logistic regression analysis of malnutrition status and independent variables (n = 1,200).
| Variable | MAM | MAM | SAM | SAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CI) | p-value | OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
| Living place | ||||
| Tent | Ref | Ref | ||
| School | 2.08 (1.14–3.80) | 0.016 | 2.79 (1.35–5.74) | 0.005 |
| House | 1.44 (1.13–1.84) | 0.003 | 2.36 (1.39–3.99) | 0.001 |
| Governorate | ||||
| South-Gaza | Ref | Ref | ||
| Middle-Zone | 1.14 (0.539–2.44) | 0.721 | 0.495 (0.149–1.66) | 0.257 |
| North-Gaza | 10.51 (5.74–19.3) | 0.001 | 13.2 (6.23–27.95) | 0.001 |
Bold values means significant association. OR denotes Odds Ratio; Ref denotes Reference. SAM, Severe Acute Malnutrition; MAM, Moderate Acute Malnutrition.