Table 11.
Multivariate regression of variables predicting defecation passage preferences during the day for under five children by their caregivers
| Factor | Odd ratio (OR) | 95% confidence interval (CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| None - Primary | 1.920 | 0.793–4.646 | 0.148 |
| Secondary and above | Ref | ||
| Occupation | |||
| Civil Servant | 3.105 | 1.050–9.181 | 0.041 |
| Other (semi-skilled/business) | Ref | ||
| Age of index Under five children | |||
| 3–5 years | 5.922 | 2.422–14.476 | 0.001 |
| 1–2 years | Ref | ||
| No. of Under five children | |||
| > 2 | 4.774 | 0.329–69.215 | 0.252 |
| 1–2 | Ref | ||
| Relationship of caregiver to the under-5 children | |||
| Mother | 1.568 | 0.545–4.509 | 0.404 |
| Others (grandmother/paid carer) | Ref | ||
| Location of the household toilet to the residence | |||
| Outside the premises | 1.954 | 0.819–4.660 | 0.131 |
| Within the premises | Ref | ||
| Knowledge | |||
| Poor | 2.326 | 0.993–5.446 | 0.052 |
| Good | Ref | ||
| Transport of faeces | |||
| Unsafe | 7.804 | 3.222–18.899 | 0.001 |
| Safe | Ref | ||
| Disposal of faeces | |||
| Unsafe | 2.593 | 1.126–5.969 | 0.025 |
| Safe | Ref | ||
| Handwashing process | |||
| Incorrect | 1.504 | 0.587–3.851 | 0.395 |
| Correct | Ref | ||