Table 2.
Predictors of ownership of bed nets (logistic regression analysis: final model also included ethnic origin of child)
| Variable | No (%) of children with nets | Adjusted odd ratio (95% CI) | χ2 test (P value)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income categories (quarters of total family income): | |||
| First (lowest) | 124/185 (67) | Reference group | |
| Second | 130/184 (71) | 1.25 (0.59 to 2.66) | |
| Third | 142/195 (73) | 1.13 (0.74 to 1.72) | |
| Fourth (highest) | 163/184 (89) | 2.74 (1.58 to 4.75) | 8.89 (0.031) |
| No access to covered wells† | 191/245 (78) | 0.61 (0.41 to 0.90) | 3.90 (0.048) |
| Advised neighbours to get care for their sick children: | |||
| At formal health facility | 387/464 (83) | 2.27 (1.38 to 3.72) | 3.90 (0.048) |
| From traditional healer | 1/3 (33) | 0.12 (0.01 to 1.07) | 2.97 (0.085) |
| Child immunised | 376/447 (84) | 1.92 (0.86 to 4.29) | 3.38 (0.066) |
| Mother educated | 395/500 (79) | 1.59 (0.85 to 3.00) | 3.15 (0.076) |
CI=confidence interval. *Likelihood ratio test. †Piped clean water.