Table 8 Bivariate analysis of predictors of wasting among children
Characteristic | N | Classification of wasting | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal n (%) | Wasted n (%) | |||
Sex | 0.013 | |||
 Male | 216 | 187 (86.6) | 29 (13.4) | |
 Female | 209 | 196 (93.8) | 13 (6.2) | |
Age group of child (months) | 0.001 | |||
 6–11 | 72 | 59 (81.9) | 13 (18.1) | |
 12–23 | 138 | 117 (84.8) | 21 (15.2) | |
 24–35 | 108 | 102 (94.4) | 6 (5.6) | |
 36–47 | 70 | 69 (98.6) | 1 (1.4) | |
 48–59 | 37 | 36 (97.3) | 1 (2.7) | |
Birth weight | 0.036 | |||
  < 2.5 Kg | 23 | 18 (78.3) | 5 (21.7) | |
  ≥ 2.5 Kg | 170 | 158 (92.9) | 12 (7.1) | |
BMI of mother | 0.015 | |||
 Underweight | 27 | 20 (74.1) | 7 (25.9) | |
 Normal | 306 | 279 (91.2) | 27 (8.8) | |
 Overweight | 92 | 84 (91.3) | 8 (8.7) | |
Other children under 3Â years in household | 0.030 | |||
 Yes | 341 | 302 (88.6) | 39 (11.4) | |
 No | 84 | 81 (96.4) | 3 (3.6) | |
Minimum dietary diversity | <0.001 | |||
 Yes | 271 | 256 (94.5) | 15 (5.5) | |
 No | 154 | 127 (82.5) | 27 (17.5) | |
Consumption of vitamin A rich fruits and vegetables | 0.012 | |||
 Yes | 286 | 265 (92.7) | 21 (7.3) | |
 No | 139 | 118 (84.9) | 21 (15.1) | |
Consumption of flesh foods | <0.001 | |||
 Yes | 331 | 309 (93.4) | 22 (6.6) | |
 No | 94 | 74 (78.7) | 20 (21.3) | |