Table 2.
Predictors of inpatient mortality of non-severe pneumonia in children under 5 years
| Predictors | Adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Age < 12 months (Ref: ≥ 12 months) | 2.89 (2.17–3.85) | <0.001 |
| Female (Ref: Male) | 1.52 (1.17–1.96) | 0.002 |
| Respiratory rate ≥ 70 breaths/min (Ref: < 70) | 2.49 (1.91–3.25) | <0.001 |
| Temperature ≥ 39 °C (Ref: < 39 °C) | 1.98 (1.38–2.84) | <0.001 |
| Pallor (Ref: No pallor) | ||
| Mild/moderate pallor | 4.36 (2.88–6.58) | <0.001 |
| Severe pallor | 4.37 (2.13–8.96) | <0.001 |
| Some dehydration (Ref: No dehydration) | 1.06 (0.67–1.67) | 0.819 |
| WAZ (Ref: Normal WAZ) | ||
| Low WAZ | 2.08 (1.48–2.92) | <0.001 |
| Very low WAZ | 3.66 (2.59–5.18) | <0.001 |
| Hospital in malaria endemic area | 1.3 (1–1.69) | 0.047 |
| Non-severe malaria (Ref: No malaria) | 0.81 (0.52–1.27) | 0.36 |
| Presence of comorbiditya | 1.91 (1.4–2.6) | <0.001 |
N = 10,687. Outcome = inpatient mortality
WAZ weight-for-age Z-score
aAdmission diagnosis of malaria, diarrhoea, dehydration and anaemia considered