Table 4.
Multivariable analysis for predictors of extended postpartum LARC use in Mityana district, 2014
| Variable | COR | 95% CI | p-value | AOR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agea | ||||||
| 15–24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 25–34 | 1.38 | 0.62–3.08 | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.23–1.92 | 0.44 |
| 35–45 | 2.58 | 1.00–6.68 | 0.05 | 0.80 | 0.20–3.29 | 0.76 |
| Previous childbirths (Parity) | ||||||
| 1–2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 3–4 | 1.45 | 0.54–3.87 | 0.46 | 1.85 | 0.62–5.57 | 0.28 |
| 5+ | 2.87 | 1.23–6.68 | 0.01* | 4.07 | 1.08–15.4 | 0.04* |
| Willing to use modern contraceptives | ||||||
| Non-MC | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| MC | 2.06 | 0.78–5.48 | 0.15 | 2.23 | 0.83–6.03 | 0.11 |
| Duration of postpartum period (months) | ||||||
| < 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 6–9 | 1.8 | 0.81–4.02 | 0.15 | 1.67 | 0.74–3.80 | 0.22 |
| 10–12 | 2.14 | 0.85–5.41 | 0.11 | 1.94 | 0.75–5.05 | 0.17 |
| Desire for more children | ||||||
| No | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 0.53 | 0.25–1.12 | 0.09 | 0.93 | 0.38–2.27 | 0.87 |
aMean age (SD) = 27(12), *p<0.05 (statistically significant)