Table 2 Hierarchical multivariate model for stunting in indigenous children under 5 years of age, Chimborazo-Ecuador (n = 1204)

Overcrowding

 No

1.0

 Yes

1.20 (1–1.44)*

0.047

The mother needs money from

the father when the infant is sick

 No

1.0

 Yes

1.33 (1.04–1.71)*

0.025

The father gave money to support

the kid on the last 12 months

 Yes

1.0

 No

1.58 (1.15–2.17)**

0.004

Mother’s height

 >= 150 cm

1.0

 <150 cm

1.42 (1.19–1.69)***

0.000

Birth length

 Very large

1.0

 Average length

1.41 (1.01–1.97)*

0.043

 Very small

1.75 (1.22–2.5)**

0.002

 Don’t know/don’t remember

1.66 (0.84–3.28)

0.142