Table 5 Predictors of nutritional recovery among 2377 children treated for SAM in Niger
Variable | Univariate OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Child age | ||
 6-11 months | 0.51(0.41, 0.65) | 0.93(0.24, 3.58) |
 12–23 months | 0.77(0.61, 0.98) | 1.68(0.54, 5.17) |
Wasting | ||
 Moderate wasting (− 3.0 < =WHZ < − 2.0) | 0.65(0.41, 1.01) | 0.40(0.08, 2.01) |
 Severe wasting (WHZ < − 3.0) | 0.41(0.26, 0.63) | 0.21(0.04, 1.03) |
Number of children under 5Â years | 1.05(0.98, 1.12) | 1.23(0.92, 1.64) |
Maternal age | 1.02(1.01, 1.04) | 1.03(0.92, 1.08) |
Lean season at time of enrolment | 0.59(0.50, 0.70) | 0.51(0.26, 1.01) |
Household size | 1.15(0.95, 1.40) | 0.76(0.34, 1.72) |
Sought health care for child in the last 30Â days | 1.57(1.07, 2.30) | 2.29(1.18, 4.47) |
Positive rapid malaria test | 1.45(1.23, 1.72) | 1.89(0.93, 3.84) |
Anti-malarial medication received in previous 7Â days | 1.44(0.98, 2.12) | 1.37(0.71, 2.62) |
Antibiotic use prior to study | 0.66(0.37, 1.17) | 0.55(0.17, 1.78) |
Runny nose | 1.74(1.40, 2.15) | 0.53(0.22, 1.28) |
Respiratory rate | 0.98(0.97, 1.00) | 0.96(0.88, 1.05) |
Cough | 1.40(1.11, 1.77) | 1.10(0.36, 3.36) |
Child anemia (hemoglobin < 8.5 g/dL) | 1.46(1.21, 1.77) | 1.18(0.54, 2.60) |
Currently breastfeeding | 0.66(0.55, 0.79) | 0.74(0.29, 1.86) |
Drug regimen (Amoxicillin) | 1.15(0.97, 1.36) | 0.82(0.45, 1.51) |
Male child | 0.82(0.69, 0.97) | 1.22(0.63, 2.35) |
Consulting for child’s health | 1.32(1.07, 1.63) | – |
Child received Ready to use supplementary foods(RUSF) prior to study | 1.42(1.06, 1.90) | 1.17(0.41, 3.35) |