Table 3.
Final multivariate model for predictors of acute diarrhoea
| Variable | Adjusted OR | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age-group (years) | 0.000 | ||
| 0-4 | 1.44 | 1.11-1.87 | |
| 5-9* | - | - | |
| 10-19 | 1.56 | 1.26-1.93 | |
| 20-29 | 1.47 | 1.14-1.89 | |
| 30-39 | 1.16 | 0.90-1.50 | |
| 40-49 | 1.00 | 0.78-1.28 | |
| 50-59 | 0.93 | 0.71-1.21 | |
| 60 above | 1.09 | 0.84-1.41 | |
| Ethnic group | 0.000 | ||
| Malay | 1.48 | 1.29-1.70 | |
| Chinese* | - | - | |
| Indian | 1.41 | 1.15-1.71 | |
| Other Bumiputras | 1.62 | 1.36-1.94 | |
| Others | 0.83 | 0.63-1.10 | |
| Educational level | 0.000 | ||
| None* | - | - | |
| Primary | 1.20 | 1.04-1.39 | |
| Secondary | 1.39 | 1.20-1.61 | |
| Tertiary | 1.63 | 1.33-2.00 | |
| Not applicable (0-4 years old) | 0.89 | 0.683-1.17 | |
| Locality | 0.043 | ||
| Urban* | - | ||
| Rural | 1.11 | 1.00-1.23 |
*Reference group;
Gender and monthly household income were removed sequentially from the final model as these did not contribute significantly to the model (p>0.1).
CI=Confidence interval
OR=Odds ratio