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Table 2 Multiple variable logistic regression analysis of the utilization of partograph among obstetric caregivers in Southwest Ethiopia 2018. (N = 393)

From: Utilization of partograph and its associated factors among obstetric caregivers in public health institutions of Southwest Ethiopia

Characteristics

Not utilized N(%)

Utilized N(%)

Crude OR(95 % CI)

Adjusted OR(95 % CI)

Age

 Below 30

117 (55.7)

93(44.3)

1

 

 Above 30

107 (58.5)

76(41.5)

0.89 (0.60, 1.67)

 

Sex

 Male

118 (57.3)

88(42.7)

1

 

 Female

106 (56.7)

81(43.3)

1.03( 0.69, 1.52)

 

Profession

 Midwife

92 (53.2)

81(46.8)

1

1

 Others

132 (60.0)

88(40.0)

0.76 (0.51, 1.13)

0.37 (0.21, 0.66) **

Qualification

 Diploma

115 (51.3)

109(48.7)

1

1

 Degree

109 (64.5)

60(35.5)

0.58 (0.38, 0.88 )

0.32(0.17, 0.60)

Previous training

 no

160 (74.1)

56(25.9)

1

1

 yes

64 (36.2)

113(63.8)

5.04(3.28, 7.77)

7.83 (4.54, 13.50) **

Knowledge

 poor knowledge

140 (70.0)

60(30.0)

1

1

 good knowledge

84 (43.5)

109(56.5)

3.02( 1.99, 4.55)

5.84 (3.27, 10.44)**

Type of institution

 Hospital

89 (49.7)

90(50.3)

1

1

 Health center

135 (63.1)

79(36.9)

1.75(1.15, 2.58)

1.99 (1.12, 3.52) **

  1. Note: * p value < 0.2, ** p value < 0.05