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Table 5 Bivariate and Multivariate analysis of factors associated with use of labour pain relief methods among obstetric caregivers east Gojjam zone, Amhara regional state, in Ethiopia, 2018G.C.(n = 299)

From: Knowledge, and use of labour pain relief methods and associated factors among obstetric caregivers at public health centers of East Gojjam zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia: a facility based cross- sectional study

 

Use of labour pain relief methods

COR (95% CI)

AOR (95% CI)

P Value

Variables

Yes

No

   

Frequency (n)

Frequency (n)

Profession

 Midwife

40(44%)

53(56%)

1.713(1.032–2.842)

1.435(.801–2.572)

.225

 Others

63(70.4%)

143(29.6%)

1.00

1.00

 

Experience

  ≤ 5 years

52(28.1%)

133(71.9%)

1.00

1.00

 

 6–9 years

32(42.1%)

44(57.9%)

1.860(1.066–3.246)

2.56(1.350–4.845)

.004*

  ≥ 10 year

19(50%)

19(50%)

2.558(1.255–5.213)

2.50(1.132–5.524)

.023*

Knowledge

 Inadequate

22(16.1%)

115(83.9%)

1.00

1.00

 

 Adequate

81(50%)

81(50%)

5.227(3.015–9.063)

3.82(2.091–6.980)

.000*

Attitude

 Favorable attitude

79(46.2%)

92 (53.8%)

3.721(2.177–6.360)

2.46(1.358–4.436)

.000*

 Un Favorable attitude

24(18.8%)

104(81.2%)

1.00

1.00

 

Companion

 Yes

84(39.6%)

128(60.3%)

2.349(1.317–4.188)

1.458(.761–2.793)

.256

 No

19(21.8%)

68(78.2%)

1.00

1.00

 
  1. Lower level: Diploma; Mid-level: BSc holders; Others: Health officers & Nurses