Table 4 Summary of the pooled effects of factors associated with childhood wasting in conflict-affected areas in Africa, 2022
Variables | POR (95%CI) | Heterogeneity (I2, P value) | Egger’s P value | Total studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wealth status | ||||
Rich | 1 | |||
Poor | 1.42 (0.95, 2.10) | 77.67%, 0.085 | 0.5082 | 3 |
Educational status | ||||
High | 1 | |||
Low | 1.12 (1.05, 1.20) | 87.44%, 0.001 | 0.356 | 3 |
Place of residence | ||||
Urban | 1 | |||
Rural | 1.46 (1.04, 2.04) | 92.3%, 0.0274 | 0.100 | 3 |
Duration of conflict | ||||
Short | 1 | |||
Long | 2.60 (1.87, 4.33) | 94.92, 0.003 | 0.236 | 2 |
Sex of child | ||||
Male | ||||
Female | 1.22 (0.84, s1.77) | 99.97, 0.294 | 0.7853 | 3 |