Table 3.
Factors independently associated with LLIN ownership among households in Mirab Abaya District, Southern Ethiopia, 2014
| Variable | Households used LLIN (n, %) | aOR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of respondent (years) | |||
| >60 | 72 (14.2) | 1.52 (0.50, 4.58) | 0.461 |
| 41–60 | 137 (27.0) | 3.40 (1.13, 10.24) | 0.030* |
| 26–40 | 247 (48.7) | 3.30 (1.24, 8.81) | 0.017* |
| ≤25 | 51 (10.1) | 1 | |
| Level of education | |||
| Secondary or above | 93 (18.3) | 2.57 (0.99, 6.67) | 0.053 |
| Second cycle primary | 119 (23.5) | 4.46 (1.56, 12.70) | 0.005* |
| First cycle primary | 85 (16.8) | 1.34 (0.57, 3.18) | 0.503 |
| Can read and write | 87 (17.2) | 3.40 (1.17, 9.94) | 0.025* |
| Can’t read or write | 123 (24.3) | 1 | |
| Sleeping under net prevents | |||
| Yes | 415 (81.9) | 2.39 (1.23, 4.65) | 0.010* |
| No | 92 (18.1) | 1 | |
| Sleeping place option | |||
| Bed frame | 396 (78.1) | 0.50 (0.26, 0.90) | 0.035* |
| Other | 111 (21.9) | 1 | |
| Windows have curtain/cover | |||
| Yes | 153 (30.2) | 0.48 (0.26, 0.95) | 0.023* |
| No | 354 (69.8) | 1 | |
aOR adjusted odds ratio
* Significantly associated at p < 0.05