Table 3.
Logistic regression analysis to identify predictors of self-medication among pregnant women at Goba town, 2015
| Variables | COR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Age of women | ||
| 35 and above | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 15–24 | 1.07 (0.28, 4.12) | 0.519 (0.098, 2.75) |
| 25–35 | 1.32 (0.37, 4.68) | 1.25 (0.28, 5.57) |
| Women educational status | ||
| Secondary and above | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Unable to read and write | 2.21 (0.789, 6.19) | 8.78 (1.84, 41.95) |
| Read and write | 0.406 (0.93, 1.17) | 5.26 (1.34, 20.66) |
| Primary | 0.799 (3.14, 1.58) | 3.57 (1.42, 9.02) |
| Gestational age | ||
| Third trimester | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| First trimester | 0.647 (3.07, 1.41) | 1.48 (0.54, 4.09) |
| Second trimester | 0.659 (2.81, 1.36) | 1.75 (0.71, 4.33) |
| Number of pregnancy | ||
| Three and above | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| One | 1.63 (0.63, 4.22) | 2.98 (0.86, 10.39) |
| Two | 1.95 (0.742, 5.14) | 3.34 (0.91, 10.82) |
| ANC for current pregnancy | ||
| Yes | 0.192 (0.081, 0.45) | 0.289 (0.10, 0.87) |
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Health problem during pregnancy | ||
| Yes | 5.21 (2.72, 9.98) | 6.12 (2.68, 13.98) |
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 |