Table 4 Multivariable GEE model 1 and adjusted odds ratio for child language development (N=385)
Variables | Adjusted odds ratio | 95%confidence interval |
|---|---|---|
Child’s gender | ||
Female | 1.0 | - |
Male | 1.4 | (0.9, 2.2) |
Total number of children alive 2 | 1.1 | (1.01, 1.3) |
Child stunted | ||
No | 1.0 | - |
Yes | 1.6 | (1.0, 2.4) |
Mother’s education | ||
Matric or above | 1.0 | - |
Read & write only/Below matric | 1.6 | (1.0, 2.7) |
Illiterate | 1.8 | (1.0, 3.3) |
Current pregnancy accepted | ||
Yes | 1.0 | - |
No | 1.5 | (0.9, 2.4) |
Mother works for pay or profit | ||
Yes | 1.0 | - |
No | 6.9 | (1.7, 28.3) |
Study area | ||
Manzoor colony | 1.0 | - |
Qayoomabad | 3.6 | (2.1, 6.3) |
Interaction between mother’s depression & husband’s income | ||
Not depressed & income ≥ 35003 | 1.0 | - |
Not depressed & income < 3500 | 1.0 | (0.6, 1.6) |
Depressed & income ≥ 3500 | 1.4 | (0.6, 3.5) |
Depressed & income < 3500 | 5.4 | (2.3, 12.4) |