Table 4.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of potential risk factors for ARI
| Factor | Adjusted Odds ratios | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritional status | |||
| Normal | 1 | ||
| Malnourished | 1.91 | 0.97–3.76 | 0.06 |
| History of contact | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| Yes | 3.37 | 2.21–5.14 | < 0.01 |
| Exposure to wood smoke | |||
| Not exposed | 1 | ||
| Exposed | 1.85 | 1.22–2.78 | < 0.01 |
| HIV status | |||
| Negative | 1 | ||
| Positive | 2.76 | 1.05–7.25 | 0.04 |
| Mother’s level of education | |||
| Secondary + tertiary | 1 | ||
| Primary + none | 2.80 | 1.85–4.25 | < 0.01 |
| Passive smoking | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| Yes | 3.58 | 1.45–8.84 | < 0.01 |