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The associations expressed as odds ratios between putative risk factors and reported abuse
| Risk factors | Sexual abuse | Physical abuse Emotional abuse | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (female) | 1.4 (0.2–9.1) | 0.6 (0.2–1.4) | 0.8 (0.4–1.7) |
| Respondent's education (≤primary school education) | 1.0 (0.1–9.8) | 2.2 (0.6–7.8) | 0.8 (0.2–2.4) |
| Head of household's education (≤primary school education) | 7.9 (1.4–45.2) | 2.7 (1.0–7.3) | 1.4 (0.7–2.8) |
| Maternal battering | 7.4(1.0–53.1) | 8.6 (2.5–29.3) | 8.2 (2.2–30.6) |
