Table 12.
Multivariate regression of variables predicting defecation passage preferences at night for under five children by their caregivers
| Factor | Odd ratio (OR) | 95% confidence interval (CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| Secondary and above | 1.580 | 0.784–3.185 | 0.201 |
| None – Primary | Ref | ||
| Occupation | |||
| Civil Servant | 2.896 | 1.059–7.919 | 0.038 |
| Other (semi-skilled/business) | Ref | ||
| Age of index Under five children | |||
| 1–2 years | 1.385 | 0.763–2.517 | 0.284 |
| 3–5 years | Ref | ||
| No. of Under five children | |||
| > 2 | 1.970 | 0.401–9.680 | 0.404 |
| 1–2 | Ref | ||
| Relationship of caregiver to the under five children | |||
| Mother | 1.078 | 0.495–2.350 | 0.850 |
| Others (grandmother/paid carer) | Ref | ||
| Location of the household toilet to the residence | |||
| Within the premises | 1.630 | 0.842–3.154 | 0.147 |
| Outside the premises | Ref | ||
| Knowledge | |||
| Good | 3.495 | 1.802–6.780 | 0.001 |
| Poor | Ref | ||
| Transport of faeces | |||
| Safe | 2.250 | 1.092–4.640 | 0.028 |
| Unsafe | Ref | ||
| Disposal of faeces | |||
| Safe | 2.316 | 1.165–4.605 | 0.017 |
| Unsafe | Ref | ||
| Handwashing process | |||
| Incorrect | 1.298 | 0.649–2.595 | 0.461 |
| Correct | Ref | ||