Table 2 Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis with stunting of Jimma zone, Ethiopia, (JLFSY2005-2006) (N = 2084)

Residence

Urban (ref)

1

1

1

Semi urban

0.9

(0.7, 1.2)^a

0.93

(0.7, 1.2)

0.16

Rural

0.33

(0.8, 1.3)^b

1.83

(1.2, 3.1)**

0.001

Sex of adolescent

Male (ref)

 1

1

1

Female

0.5

(0.5, 0.7)^b

1.98

(1.6, 2.4)***

0.0001

Household food insecurity

Secure (ref)

 1

1

1

Insecure

0.8

(0.7, 1.07)^a

1.67

(0.6, 0.9)*

0.025

Adolescent food insecurity

Secure (ref)

 1

1

1

Insecure

0.7

(0.5, 1.05)^a

0.65

(0.4, 0.9)

0.055

Dietary diversity

Low (ref)

1.3

1

1

Medium

0.9

(0.9, 1.4)^a

1.3

(.99, 1.8)

0.067

High

0.9

(0.8, 1.4)^a

0.29

(1.06, 1.6)**

0.001

High work load of adolescents

No (ref)

1

1

1

Yes

0.4

(0.9, 1.2)^b

1.3

(0.9, 1.7)

0.065