Table 3.
Findings of the multivariate conditional logistic regression exploring association between risk factors and nutritional status of the child, Kurigram, Bangladesh, Feb–May 2014
| Covariates | Odds ratioa | 95% confidence interval | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother’s age (in years) | 1.05 | 0.98, 1.12 | 0.187 |
| Number of family members | 1.30 | 1.02, 1.65 | 0.033 |
| Birth Order | |||
| Not first child | 1 | - | - |
| First child | 0.30 | 0.09, 0.96 | 0.042 |
| Illness in the last 2 weeks | |||
| No | 1 | - | - |
| Yes | 3.08 | 1.13, 8.42 | 0.028 |
| Household toilet facility | |||
| Non hygienic latrine | 1 | - | - |
| Hygienic latrine | 0.25 | 0.07, 0.82 | 0.022 |
| Household food securityb | |||
| Secure | 1 | - | - |
| Insecure | 2.45 | 0.82, 7.25 | 0.106 |
aOdds ratio indicates odds of being acutely malnourished adjusted for other factors in the model taking age group and sex matching into consideration
bHousehold food security was assessed by household food insecurity access scale