Table 7 Association between preconception improvement sub-scales and practice of preconception care and antenatal care visit (N = 623)
Sub-scales of PCIS | Practice of PC AOR (95% CI) | P—value | ANC visit AOR (95% CI) | P—value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Substance related behaviours | 1.18 [0.92- 1.51] | 0.185 | 1.26[1.08–1.48] | 0.004 |
Screening for common non-communicable and infectious diseases | 1.69 [1.26–2.27] |  < 0.001 | 1.19[1.00–1.42] | 0.055 |
Micro-nutrient supplementation and vaccination | 1.07 [0.72–1.61] | 0.731 | 1.05[0.76–1.44] | 0.780 |
Seeking advice | 1.18 [0.70–2.01] | 0.536 | 1.15[0.85–1.55] | 0.364 |
Decision and readiness and for conception | 0.86 [0.47–1.56] | 0.611 | 2.33[1.61–3.38] |  < 0.001 |
Screening for sexually transmitted diseases | 0.74 [0.39–1.39] | 0.348 | 1.48[0.99–2.20] | 0.053 |