Table 4 Multivariable analysis of factors associated with antibiotic use in children under 5 years

Child Age (months)

1–12

1.00

13–36

0.66 (0.39–1.11)

0.119

37–59

1.53 (0.65–3.60)

0.333

Sex of child

Male

1.00

Female

0.92 (0.57–1.48)

0.721

Location of household

Rural

1.00

Peri-urban

3.41 (1.65–7.08)

0.001

Age caregiver (years)

15–24

1.00

25–34

1.75 (1.02–2.98)

0.041

34–44

1.32 (0.57–3.09)

0.518

≥ 45

1.72 (0.62–4.79)

0.300

Diarrhea with ARIs

No

1.00

Yes

3.09 (1.49–6.42)

0.003

Bloody diarrhea without ARIs

No

1.00

Yes

0.94 (0.42–2.12)

0.886

Treatment at health facility

No

1.00

Yes

1.76 (1.06–2.93)

0.029