Table 6.

Multivariate weighted logistic regression showing factors associated with seeking care from a traditional healer (versus all other sources of care) for reported diarrheal illness within the previous 14 days among children < 5 years old in the HUAS, Bamako, 2007 (N = 96)

Variable	Adjusted OR	95% CI
Signs/symptoms
Caretaker thought that the child had decreased urination	3.35	1.19–9.41
Caretaker reported mucus or pus in the stool	4.42	1.35–14.51
Beliefs
Caretaker thinks wrinkled skin is a sign of dehydration	0.14	0.04–0.52
Caretaker thinks coma is a sign of dehydration	10.37	1.10–98.41
Caretaker thinks thirst is a sign of dehydration	3.55	1.14–11.16