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Table 6 Adjusted model for factors related with infant wasting
| Predictors | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods | ||
| Met (Reference) | 1.00 | |
| Not met | 5.15 (1.49–17.73) | 0.009 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single (Reference) | 1.00 | |
| Married | 2.55 (0.80–7.69) | 0.110 |
| Gender of child | ||
| Male (Reference) | 1.00 | |
| Female | 0.18 (0.06–0.46) | 0.000 |
| Washing hands with soap | ||
| Yes (Reference) | 1.00 | |
| No | 1.56 (0.64–3.59) | 0.286 |
| Diarrhoea in the last 2 weeks | ||
| No (Reference) | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 1.81 (0.76–4.31) | 0.180 |
| Mother’s income | ||
| ≤30,000 (Reference) | 1.00 | |
| ≥30,000 | 1.06 (0.37–3.22) | 0.913 |
| Maternal occupation | ||
| Housewife (Reference) | 1.00 | |
| Full/par-time job | 0.59 (0.19–1.85) | 0.374 |
