Table 2. Results of logistic regression to explore the independent predictors of hypoxemia in under-five SAM children with pneumonia.
Predictor | Adjusted OR | 95% CI | p |
Fast breathing | 3.84 | 1.09–13.55 | 0.036 |
Lower chest wall in-drawing | 10.38 | 2.48–43.41 | 0.001 |
Convulsion at admission | 27.12 | 3.14–234.01 | 0.003 |
Nasal flaring | 5.71 | 0.28–115.03 | 0.256 |
Head nodding | 7.72 | 0.53–112.99 | 0.136 |
Crackles in lungs | 0.47 | 0.12–1.85 | 0.280 |
Inability to drink | 1.35 | 0.58–3.15 | 0.481 |