Table 2 Multivariable regression models for prevalence of acute malnutrition diagnosed by MUACZ and MUAC

Acute malnutrition (WHZ < − 2) prevalence

0.84 (0.78–0.90)

< 0.0001

0.47 (0.43–0.50)

< 0.0001

Stunting (HAZ < -2) prevalence

0.23 (0.20–0.25)

< 0.0001

0.14 (0.12–0.15)

< 0.0001

Two-category age ratio (6–23 v. 24–59 months)

−0.29 (− 4.11–3.52)

0.8796

7.15 (4.70–9.60)

< 0.0001

Sex Ratio (Male to Female)

1.50 (− 3.28–6.28)

0.5389

0.56 (− 2.51–3.63)

0.7206

Adjusted Model R²

Acute malnutrition (WHZ < − 2) prevalence

0.70 (0.63–0.76)

< 0.0001

0.36 (0.32–0.40)

< 0.0001

Unadjusted Model R²