Table 4.
Binary logistic regression analysis showing determinant of stunting in rural Dubti district, Afar region, North East Ethiopia 2017; n = 322
| Variable(s) | Case (%) | Control (%) | COR(95% CI) | AOR((95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal education | ||||
| No education | 100 (62.1) | 61 (37.9) | 3.18 (1.64, 6.19) | 4.92 (1.94, 12.4)* |
| Primary | 32 (19.9) | 44 (27.3) | 1.41 (0.67, 2.96) | 2.21 (0.87, 5.61) |
| Secondary | 12 (7.5) | 23 (14.3) | 1.01 (0.41, 2.52) | 0.66 (0.22, 2.01) |
| Higher | 17 (10.6) | 33 (20.5) | 1 | 1 |
| Preceding birth interval | ||||
| No previous birth | 25 (15.5) | 28 (17.4) | 1.1 (0.6–2.2) | 1.1 (0.51, 2.35) |
| < 24 months | 43 (26.7) | 18 (11.2) | 2.95 (1.59–5.54)* | 4.94 (2.17, 11.2)* |
| ≥ 24 months | 93 (57.8) | 115 (71.4) | 1 | 1 |
| ANC follow-up | ||||
| Yes | 38 (23.6) | 50 (31.1) | 1 | 1 |
| No | 123 (76.4) | 111 (68.9) | 1.46 (0.89–2.39) | 2.81 (1.46, 5.38)* |
| Place of delivery | ||||
| Home | 122 (75.8) | 111 (68.9) | 1.41 (0.86–2.3) | 1.74 (0.91, 3.3) |
| Facility | 39 (24.2) | 50 (31.1) | 1 | 1 |
| House hold water supply | ||||
| Un protected | 47 (29.2) | 35 (21.7) | 1.48 (0.89–2.46) | 0.85 (0.44, 1.66) |
| Protected | 114 (70.8) | 126 (78.3) | 1 | 1 |
| Latrine status | ||||
| Yes | 42 (26.1) | 77 (47.8) | 1 | 1 |
| No | 119 (73.9) | 84 (52.2) | 2.59 (1.63–4.15)* | 3.26 (1.54–6.94)* |
| Maternal height | ||||
| < 150 cm | 27 (16.8) | 13 (8.1) | 3.4 (1.62–7.27)* | 3.75 (1.54, 9.18)* |
| 15–154.9 cm | 46 (28.6) | 22 (13.7) | 3.45 (1.86–6.42)* | 3.48 (1.63–7.45)* |
| 155–159.9 cm | 39 (24.2) | 45 (28) | 1.43 (0.82–2.5) | 1.06 (0.52, 2.2) |
| > =160 cm | 49 (30.4) | 81 (50.3) | 1 | 1 |
| Colostrum feeding | ||||
| Yes | 135 (83.9) | 151 (93.8) | 1 | 1 |
| No | 26 (16.1) | 10 (6.2) | 2.91 (1.35–6.25)* | 4.45 (1.68, 11.8)* |
| Pre lacteal feeding | ||||
| Yes | 72 (44.7) | 47 (29.2) | 1.96 (1.24–3.12)* | 1.35 (0.74, 2.5) |
| No | 89 (55.3) | 114 (70.8) | 1 | 1 |
| Duration of breast feeding | ||||
| < 24 | 78 (48.4) | 38 (23.6) | 3.04 (1.88–4.9)* | 3.14 (1.7, 5.79)* |
| ≥ 24 months | 83 (51.6) | 123 (76.4) | 1 | 1 |
| Duration of exclusive breast feeding | ||||
| Less 6 months | 75 (46.6) | 52 (32.3) | 1.82 (1.16–2.87)* | 6.68 (3.1, 14.52)* |
| > =6 months | 86 (53.4) | 109 (67.7) | 1 | 1 |
COR Crude odds ratio, AOR Adjusted odds ratio, CI confidence interval
*significant at p < 0.05