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Table 4 Multivariate analysis of risk factors for Neurological Impairment

From: Prevalence and risk factors of neurological impairment among children aged 6–9 years: from population based cross sectional study in western Kenya

Risk factors

Adjusted Odds ratios

95% CI

P value

Maternal age

   

  < 32 years old

Ref.

  

  ≥ 32 years old

2.312

1.05 – 5.07

0.036

Own children

   

  < 5 children

Ref.

  

  ≥ 5 children

2.85

1.25 – 6.49

0.013

Income

   

  More than 3001ksh per month

Ref.

  

  Under 3000ksh per month

2.79

1.28 – 6.08

0.010

Tetanus shot

   

  Tetanus shot in antenatal care

Ref.

  

  Non-tetanus shot in antenatal care

5.17

1.56 – 17.14

0.007