Table 3 Multivariable analysis of factors associated with male attendance of skilled ANC

Age

   15 - 24

41(65.0)

63

1

1

   25 - 34

94(63.9)

147

0.98 (1.78 - 1.22)

0.91 (0.75 - 1.11)

   35 - 44

58(65.9)

88

1.01 (0.80 - 1.28)

0.93 (0.75 - 1.17)

   ≥ 45

22(70.9)

31

1.09 (0.81 - 1.45)

0.84 (0.66 - 1.08)

Marital status

   Never married

63(56.2)

112

1

1

   Married

142(71.0)

200

1.26 (1.04 - 1.52)*

1.11 (0.95 - 1.30)

   Not married

10(58.8)

17

1.04 (0.67 - 1.60)

0.98 (0.75 - 1.30)

Type of marriage

   Monogamous

182 (66.9)

272

1

1

   Polygamous

33 (60.0)

55

0.89 (0.71 - 1.13)

0.86 (0.74 - 1.00)

Reported distance to nearest health facility

   ≤ 5 KM

178 (67.7)

263

1

1

   > 5 KM

37 (56.0)

66

0.82 (0.65 - 1.04)

0.83 (0.70 - 0.98)*

Knowledgeable of ANC services

   ≤ 2 services

57(35.2)

162

1

1

   ≥3 services

158(95.8)

165

2.72 (2.20 - 3.36)***

2.77 (2.24-3.42)***

Intends spouse to carry another pregnancy

   No

35 (76.1)

46

1

   Yes

177 (63.7)

276

0.83 (0.69 - 1.00)

0.83 (0.71-0.97)*

Health information mainly obtained from health facility worker

   No

115(54.0)

189

1

   Yes

98(46.0)

138

1.16 (0.99 - 1.36)

1.14 (1.01 - 1.29)*

Last delivery of spouse was at health facility

   No

28 (48.3)

58

1

   Yes

187 (69.0)

271

1.42 (1.08 - 1.88)*

1.31 (1.04-1.64)*