Table 3.
Risk factors for utilization of cervical cancer screening service among female primary school teachers in Ilala Municipality, June 2010: A multivariable analysis
| Variable | Adjusted OR | 95 % CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (in years) | |||
| 20–29 | Ref | Ref | - |
| 30–39 | 1.10 | 0.56–2.13 | 0.787 |
| 40–49 | 0.94 | 0.42–2.13 | 0.884 |
| 50 and above | 2.74 | 1.18–6.38 | 0.020 |
| Knows cervical cancer is preventable | |||
| Yes | Ref | Ref | - |
| No | 0.42 | 0.09–2.02 | 0.277 |
| I don’t know | 0.12 | 0.06–0.31 | <0.001 |
| Involve spouse in making decision | |||
| Yes | Ref | Ref | - |
| No | 3.56 | 2.05–6.18 | <0.001 |
| Procedures for screening is disgraceful | |||
| Yes | Ref | Ref | - |
| No | 2.22 | 0.89–5.56 | 0.089 |
Bolded results are statistically significant at P ≤ 0.05 (Wald P value). OR denotes Odds Ratios and 95 % CI denote 95 % confidence intervals