Table 4.
The role of different independent variables on self-medication during pregnancy
| Independent variable | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.03 (0.92- 1.14) | 0.630 | |
| Job | Housewife | Reference | |
| Employed | 1.17 (0.41- 3.25) | 0.783 | |
| Insurance | Yes | Reference | 0.014 |
| No | 0.39 (0.18- 0.83) | ||
| Education | College | Reference | |
| High School | 1.21 (0.51- 2.87) | 0.668 | |
| Primary | 1.38 (0.42- 4.55) | 0.594 | |
| Income | >7000000 | Reference | |
| ≤7000000 | 0.84 (0.38- 1.88) | 0.676 | |
| Child | ≥2 | Reference | |
| 1 | 5.42 (1.44- 20.40) | 0.012 | |
| 0 | 6.86 (1.53- 30.65) | 0.012 | |
| abortion | Yes | Reference | |
| No | 2.85 (1.02- 7.91) | 0.045 | |