Table 3.
Relationship between selected indicators and child stunting
| N | % stunted | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex |
|
|
|
| Male |
407 |
42.1 |
0.95 |
| Female |
382 |
41.9 |
|
| Age |
|
|
|
| 24-35 months |
284 |
41.2 |
0.01 |
| 36-47 months |
243 |
49.0 |
|
| 48-60 months |
262 |
36.3 |
|
| Water source |
|
|
|
| Not improved |
109 |
58.7 |
<0.001 |
| Improved |
680 |
39.3 |
|
| Sanitation facility |
|
|
|
| Not improved |
218 |
49.5 |
<0.01 |
| Improved |
571 |
39.1 |
|
| Maternal education |
|
|
|
| None |
135 |
57.0 |
<0.001 |
| 1-5 years |
174 |
43.1 |
|
| > 5 years |
480 |
37.3 |
|
| Separate kitchen |
|
|
|
| No |
396 |
51.0 |
<0.001 |
| Yes |
393 |
32.8 |
|
| People per room |
|
|
|
| < 2 |
433 |
35.3 |
<0.001 |
| ≥ 2 | 356 | 50.0 |