Table 4. Results of multiple logistic regression to explore the independent predictors of clinical dehydration among rotavirus-infected under-five children in Matlab.
Characteristics | AOR1 | 95% CI | P |
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Monthly income ≤100 USD | 2.3 | 1.6–3.2 | <0.001 |
Pre-hospital diarrhea <1 day | 1.7 | 1.2–2.4 | 0.002 |
Wasting | 2.1 | 1.5–3.2 | <0.001 |
1Adjusted OR from a multivariable model that includes monthly family income, duration of diarrhea before arrival at icddr,b hospital, and wasting.
Reference categories: Monthly income >100 USD, duration of diarrhea ≥1 day before arrival at icddr,b hospital, and no wasting.
Abbreviations: AOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; USD, United States Dollar.