Table 4. Odds ratios (and 95% confidence intervals) from logistic regression analyses examining the likelihood of women's use of modern contraceptives, by individual and community-level belief in family planning myths, according to country.
| Model | Kenya (N=5,128) | Nigeria (N=8,377) | Senegal (N=4,562) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | |||
| Women's individual beliefs | 0.65 (0.47–0.88)** | 0.27 (0.22–0.34)*** | 0.22 (0.17–0.29)*** |
| Model 2 | |||
| Women's individual beliefs | 0.65 (0.47–0.88)** | 0.26 (0.21–0.32)*** | 0.22 (0.17–0.29)*** |
| Women's beliefs at community level | 1.01 (0.96–1.05) | 1.43 (1.14–1.79)*** | 1.04 (0.74–1.45) |
| Model 3 | |||
| Women's individual beliefs | 0.64 (0.47–0.88)** | 0.25 (0.21–0.31)*** | 0.22 (0.17–0.29)*** |
| Women's beliefs at community level | 1.00 (0.94–1.06) | 1.63 (1.29–2.05)*** | 1.00 (0.72–1.41) |
| Men's beliefs at community level | 1.04 (0.84–1.29) | 0.57 (0.41–0.79)*** | 1.08 (0.90–1.29) |
p≤.01.
p≤.001.
Note: All models control for woman's age, education, religion, marital status, wealth quintile and city of residence.