Table 3.
Adjusted odds ratios for variables entered in the multivariate logistic regression model
| Variables | aOR | (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender of the child | |||
| Male | 1·66 | (1·19–2·33) | 0·003 |
| Age group (months) | |||
| ⩽6 | 0·39 | (0·05–3·22) | 0·383 |
| >6 to ⩽12 | 1·73 | (1·04–2·9) | 0·036 |
| >12 to ⩽18 | 1·16 | (0·7–1·93) | 0·559 |
| Practice at point of use | |||
| Pot dipped in the vessel storing drinking water | 2·21 | (1·03–4·74) | 0·041 |
| Wide-mouthed vessel used for storing drinking water | 0·91 | (0·43–1·94) | 0·81 |
| Breastfeeding in younger children | |||
| Age ⩽6 months and non-exclusive | 2·07 | (1·1–3·82) | 0·024 |
| Education of child's father | |||
| Illiterate | 0·82 | (0·35–1·91) | 0·642 |
| Can read (non-formal education) | 1·95 | (0·66–5·81) | 0·229 |
| Primary | 0·76 | (0·41–1·39) | 0·366 |
| Middle | 0·93 | (0·55–1·57) | 0·776 |
| Secondary | 1·05 | (0·56–1·99) | 0·875 |
aOR, Adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.