Table 6.
Multiple Cox regression analysis of factors associated with death in children with SAM admitted to SCs in Gedeo Zone, 2013–2015
| Predictors | CHR (95% CI) | AHR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age category | |||
| <24 months | 5.545 (2.20–13.9) | 2.84 (1.101–7.329) | 0.031 |
| ≥24 months | 1 | 1 | |
| Pulse rate | |||
| Altered | 27.54 (12.4–61.2) | 3.926 (1.58–9.76) | 0.003 |
| Normal | 1 | 1 | |
| Body temperature, T0 | |||
| Altered | 20.48 (10.7–39.46) | 7.173 (3.05–16.867) | <0.001 |
| Normal | 1 | 1 | |
| Shock | |||
| Present | 26.65 (14.54–48.83) | 3.805 (1.829–7.919) | <0.001 |
| Absent | 1 | 1 | |
| NG tube | |||
| Inserted | 25.73 (10.21–64.85) | 3.181 (1.18–8.575) | 0.022 |
| Not inserted | 1 | 1 | |
| Anemia | |||
| Present | 28.20 (14.46–60) | 2.618 (1.148–5.97) | 0.022 |
| Absent | 1 | 1 | |
| Hypoglycemia | |||
| Present | 38.68 (20.2–74.1) | 2.74 (1.279–5.87) | 0.01 |
| Absent | 1 | 1 | |
| Health facility | |||
| Hospital SC | 3.71 (1.466–9.46) | 4.77 (1.638–13.9) | 0.004 |
| Health center SC | 1 | 1 | |
Abbreviations: SAM, severe acute malnutrition; SC, stabilization center; CHR, crude hazard ratio; CI, confidence interval; AHR, adjusted hazard ratio; NG, nasogastric.