Table 2 Non-spatial and spatial multivariable negative binomial models adjusted for duration of admission
Variables | Multi-level model | Spatial Structured and Unstructured Random Effects Model (INLA) | Spatial Structured and Unstructured and Temporal Random Effects Model | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coefficients (95% C.I) | p-value | Mean (95% Cr .I) | Mean (95% Cr .I) | |
Location level variables | ||||
 EVI ( | 0.17 (-0.54;0.88) | 0.644 | 0.07 (-0.58;0.70) | 0.04 (-0.58;0.66) |
 Rainfall (mm) | 0.03 (-0.03;0.09) | 0.350 | 0.03 (-0.02;0.08) | 0.03 (-0.02;0.08) |
Child level variables | ||||
 Gender: Male | -0.15 (-0.25;-0.04) | 0.006 | -0.13 (-0.22;-0.04) | -0.13 (-0.22;-0.04) |
 Severe Disease | ||||
  1 | 0.41 (0.30;0.52) | <0.001 | 0.16 (0.06;0.25) | 0.19 (0.10;0.28) |
  2 | 0.43 (0.18;0.69) | 0.001 | 0.07 (-0.16;0.29) | 0.15 (-0.07;0.37) |
  3 | 0.89 (0.06;1.71) | 0.036 | 0.56 (-0.15;1.25) | 0.53 (-0.16;1.18) |
 Total Number of Admissions | 0.20 (0.17;0.23) | <0.001 | 0.2 (0.17;0.22) | 0.07 (0.04;0.11) |
 DIC (pD) |  |  | 10982.20 (21.46) | 10656.28 (28.41) |