Table 4.
Bivariate logistic regression of having an induced abortion among women in Hohoe (n=408)
| Variable | OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Age category: (years) | ||
| 15–24 (reference) | 1.00 | |
| 25–34 | 2.37 | 1.20–4.82 |
| 35–44 | 2.20 | 1.01–4.87 |
| 45–49 | 5.04 | 01.38–17.16 |
| Marital status: | ||
| Married (reference) | 1.00 | |
| Single | 1.83 | 1.10–3.04 |
| Education: | ||
| No formal education | 0.24 | 0.07–0.70 |
| Basic (up to JHS*) | 0.31 | 0.18–0.54 |
| Secondary or higher (reference) | 1.00 | |
| Residence: | ||
| Urban | 0.88 | 0.29–2.49 |
| Peri-urban | 1.88 | 0.95–3.94 |
| Rural (reference) | 1.00 | |
| Employment: | ||
| Formal | 2.22 | 0.86–5.45 |
| Self-employed (reference) | 1.00 | |
| Unemployed | 0.98 | 0.46–1.99 |
| Housewife | 0.56 | 0.14–1.70 |
*
JHS = junior secondary school