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Table 4 Potential predictor variables for multiple regression analysis

From: Cost of rotavirus diarrhea for programmatic evaluation of vaccination in Vietnam

Dependent variables

 

 LnDMC

Natural log of direct medical cost

 LnDC

Natural log of direct cost (not include informal care)

 LnTC

Natural log of cost of illness

Potential predictor variables

 

 Receiving oral rehydration solution before visiting the study facility

Receiving = 1 (30 %), no = 0 (70 %)

 Rotavirus in stool

Positive = 1 (41 %), negative =0 (59 %)

 Child age (months)

Mean age in months (16.27)

 Child receiving primarily breastfed

Receiving = 1 (94 %), no = 0 (6 %)

  1. Note: Type of patients and health facility were tested in the model separately