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Factors associated with underweight.
| Characteristics | OR (95%CI) | P value | aOR (95%CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex of child | P = 0.09 | P = 0.04 | ||
| Male | 1 | 1 | ||
| Female | 1.504 (0.930–2.433) | 1.696 (1.026–2.804) | ||
| Child bathing practices in the last 7 days | P = 0.02 | P = 0.02 | ||
| Bathed in alternative days | 1 | 1 | ||
| Bathed daily | 0.543 (0.325–0.907) | 0.532 (0.314–0.899) | ||
| Age of mothers | P = 0.03 | P = 0.01 | ||
| <24 years | 1 | 1 | ||
| ≥24 years | 0.485 (0.299–0.788) | 0.440 (0.266–0.727) |
OR, odds ratio, aOR, adjusted odds ratio, CI, confidence interval.
