Table 5.
Binomial logistic regression analysis of factors associated with good TB prevention and infection control practices
| Variables | n (%) | Odds Ratio | 95 % CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean and std deviation) | 44.9 (10.783) | 1.031 | 0.997–1.067 | .078 |
| Attitudes (mean and std deviation) | 58.45 (6.045) | 1.090 | 1.016–1.169 | .016 |
| Training | ||||
| Received no training (ref) | 39 (24.8) | 1 | ||
| Received training | 118 (75.2) | 0.572 | 0.232–1.411 | .225 |
| Job category | ||||
| CHW (ref) | 24 (14.9) | 1 | ||
| Assistant/student nurse | 50 (31.1) | 0.341 | 0.102–1.141 | .081 |
| Professional nurse | 87 (54.0) | 0.3725 | 0.107–1.291 | .119 |
| Location of PHC facility | ||||
| A | 48 (29.8) | 1 | ||
| B | 34 (21.1) | 3.024 | 0.998–9.162 | .050 |
| C | 79 (49.1) | 1.778 | 0.813–3.887 | .150 |
| Knowledge | ||||
| Poor (ref) | 31 (19.3) | 1 | ||
| Average | 72 (44.7) | 1.867 | 0.822–4.242 | .136 |
| Good | 58 (36.0) | 4.029 | 1.550–10.469 | .004 |