Table 5.
Risk and protective factors for repeat pregnancy.
| Variables | Unadjusted odds tatio (95% CI) | p-Value | Adjusted odd ratio (95% CI) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| <18 | 0.21 (0.01–1.34) | 0.158 | 0.04 (0.001–0.63) | 0.04* |
| ⩾18 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Occupation | ||||
| Employed | 1.00 | 0.165 | 1.00 | 0.285 |
| Unemployed | 0.63 (0.32–1.21) | 0.64 (0.27–1.46) | ||
| Socio-economic status | ||||
| Low | 1.5 (0.82–2.74) | 0.189 | 1.22 (0.54–2.75) | 0.635 |
| Moderate to high | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Marital status | ||||
| Single | 0.42 (0.11–1.42) | 0.177 | 0.18 (0.03–0.82) | 0.033* |
| Married/living together | 0.45 (0.11–1.6) | 0.232 | 1.12 (0.08–16.0) | 0.930 |
| Divorced/separated | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Age at first intercourse | ||||
| ⩽15 years | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| >15 years | 0.36 (0.19–0.68) | 0.0018 | 0.76 (0.28–2.10) | 0.593 |
| Living situation | ||||
| With partner | 0.98 (0.51–1.85) | 0.939 | 0.29 (0.03–2.98) | 0.280 |
| Not with partner | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Knowledge about the menstrual cycle and pregnancy | ||||
| Right | 1.3 (0.23–7.33) | 0.752 | 0.62 (0.06–6.89) | 0.683 |
| False | 0.48 (0.08–2.77) | 0.389 | 0.33 (0.03–3.87) | 0.361 |
| Risky sexual behaviour | ||||
| Yes | 1.89 (1.04–3.48) | 0.390 | 2.49 (1.12–5.72) | 0.03* |
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Any form of violence | ||||
| Yes | 5.86 (2.64–14.48) | <0.0001 | 4.15 (1.54–12.60) | 0.007* |
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Age at first pregnancy | ||||
| ⩽16 years | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| >16 years | 0.22 (0.11–0.43) | <0.0001 | 0.26 (0.09–0.68) | 0.007* |
| Outcome of first pregnancy | ||||
| Positive | 0.02 (0.001–0.12) | 0.0003 | 0.02 (0.003–0.10) | 0.0001* |
| Negative | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
*
statistically significant p-Values < 0.05.