Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression by characteristics of sample and factors associated with skilled attendance at birth
Independent variable | Unadjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | P- value | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | P- value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mothers’ Characteristics | ||||
Mother’s Education | ||||
None | Reference | Reference | ||
Primary | 2.664 (1.366-5.197) | 0.005 | 3.35 (1.168- 9.605) | 0.026 |
Secondary | 5.738 (2.743-12.005) | 0.00 | 4.662 (1.447- 15.024) | 0.012 |
Higher Education | 17.192 (6.334-46.662) | 0.00 | 8.657 (1.445- 51.853) | 0.02 |
Partner’s Education | ||||
None | Reference | Reference | ||
Primary | 1.536 (0.876-2.693) | 0.13 | 1.217 (0.658-2.25) | 0.52 |
Secondary | 4.160 (2.196-7.879) | 0.00 | 0.009 | |
2.913 (1.337- 6.348) | ||||
Higher Education | 6.510 (2.742-15.455) | 0.00 | 3.156 (1.087- 9.165) | 0.035 |
Employment Status | ||||
Self Employed | Reference | Reference | ||
Employed | 3.875 (1.837-8.176) | 0.001 | 2.117 (0.773- 5.799) | 0.139 |
Unemployed | 0.954 (0.57-1.597) | 0.854 | 1.006 (0.505- 2.004) | 0.987 |
Parity | ||||
Three or More | Reference | |||
One | 1.703 (0.799-3.631) | 0.164 | 0.737 (0.267- 2.036) | 0.545 |
Two | 0.766 (0.353-1.662) | 0.493 | 0.537 (0.203- 1.417) | 0.201 |
Access to Reproductive Health Services | ||||
ANC Attendance (Skilled) | ||||
No | Reference | |||
Yes | 4.466 (1.689-11.804) | 0.003 | 11.938 (4.086- 34.88) | 0.000 |
Distance to Health Facility in Kilometres | ||||
1-5 km | Reference | |||
6 + km | 0.575 (0.899-1.730) | 0.181 | 1.594 (1.071- 2.371) | |
0.023 |