Table 4.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of predictors influencing utilization of services of ASHA for adequate ANC by RDW (n=34)
| Predictors | β-coefficient | P value | Odds ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years | |||
| 20 to 24 | − 53.17 | 0.99 | 8.07 E 24 |
| 24 to 29 | − 35.74 | 0.99 | 3.01 E 16 |
| 30 to 34 (Ref**) | |||
| Birth order of newborn | |||
| One | 46.55 | 0.99 | 16.54 E 18 |
| Two | 14.63 | 1.00 | 2.24 E 06 |
| Three (Ref**) | |||
| Religion | |||
| Hindu | − 15.25 | 1.00 | 2.39 E 07 |
| Muslim (Ref**) | |||
| Caste | |||
| S.C | 2.65 | 14.17 | |
| O.B.C | − 12.29 | 1.00 | 4.59 E 06 |
| General (Ref**) | |||
| Educational status of RDW | |||
| High school | 12.80 | 1.00 | 3.62 E 05 |
| Middle school | 19.36 | 2.57 E 08 | |
| Primary school | 3.47 | 32.05 | |
| Illiterate (Ref**) | |||
| Educational status of husband | |||
| High school | 10.39 | 32656.86 | |
| Middle school | − 42.58 | 0.99 | 3.21 E 19 |
| Primary school | − 29.34 | 0.99 | 1.80 E 13 |
| Illiterate (Ref**) | |||
| Socio-economic class | |||
| III | 1.82 | 6.17 | |
| IV | − 38.48 | 0.99 | 1.94 E 17 |
| V (Ref**) | |||
(Ref**):
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