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. 2015 Feb 3;15:9. doi: 10.1186/s12884-015-0442-2

Table 3.

Multivariable logistic regression by characteristics of sample and factors associated with skilled attendance at birth

Independent variable Unadjusted odds ratio (95% CI) P- value Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) P- value
Mothers’ Characteristics
Mother’s Education
None Reference Reference
Primary 2.664 (1.366-5.197) 0.005 3.35 (1.168- 9.605) 0.026
Secondary 5.738 (2.743-12.005) 0.00 4.662 (1.447- 15.024) 0.012
Higher Education 17.192 (6.334-46.662) 0.00 8.657 (1.445- 51.853) 0.02
Partner’s Education
None Reference Reference
Primary 1.536 (0.876-2.693) 0.13 1.217 (0.658-2.25) 0.52
Secondary 4.160 (2.196-7.879) 0.00 0.009
2.913 (1.337- 6.348)
Higher Education 6.510 (2.742-15.455) 0.00 3.156 (1.087- 9.165) 0.035
Employment Status
Self Employed Reference Reference
Employed 3.875 (1.837-8.176) 0.001 2.117 (0.773- 5.799) 0.139
Unemployed 0.954 (0.57-1.597) 0.854 1.006 (0.505- 2.004) 0.987
Parity
Three or More Reference
One 1.703 (0.799-3.631) 0.164 0.737 (0.267- 2.036) 0.545
Two 0.766 (0.353-1.662) 0.493 0.537 (0.203- 1.417) 0.201
Access to Reproductive Health Services
ANC Attendance (Skilled)
No Reference
Yes 4.466 (1.689-11.804) 0.003 11.938 (4.086- 34.88) 0.000
Distance to Health Facility in Kilometres
1-5 km Reference
6 + km 0.575 (0.899-1.730) 0.181 1.594 (1.071- 2.371)
0.023