Table 5.
Univariate analyses of factors associated with likelihood of completing PEP course
| Variable | Unadjusted OR | 95% CI | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| < 15 | 1.00 | – | – |
| > 15 | 0.68 | 0.40–1.14 | 0.149 |
| Sex | |||
| Female | 1.00 | – | – |
| Male | 1.44 | 0.87–2.39 | 0.155 |
| Respondents living area (place types) | |||
| Rural | 1.00 | – | – |
| Semi-urban | 1.12 | 0.62–2.02 | 0.71 |
| Urban | 2.57 | 1.30–5.09 | 0.007 |
| Educational qualification | |||
| Education | 1.00 | – | – |
| No education | 0.46 | 0.28–0.77 | 0.003 |
| Occupation | |||
| Employed | 1.00 | – | – |
| Farmer | 0.45 | 0.20–0.98 | 0.044 |
| Student | 1.16 | 0.59–2.29 | 0.671 |
| Others | 1.09 | 0.52–2.27 | 0.816 |
| Heard Rabies? | |||
| No | 1.00 | – | – |
| Yes | 2.92 | 0.83–10.23 | 0.095 |
| HH income levela | |||
| High | 1.00 | – | – |
| Medium | 1.27 | 0.60–2.70 | 0.53 |
| Low | 1.56 | 0.76–3.17 | 0.22 |
| Exposure species | |||
| Others | 1.00 | – | – |
| Pet animal | 0.37 | 0.01–1.24 | 0.109 |
| Stray animal | 0.58 | 0.16–2.09 | 0.406 |
| WHO exposure category | |||
| Cat I | 1.00 | – | – |
| Cat II | 0.93 | 0.31–2.75 | 0.89 |
| Cat III | 1.84 | 0.65–5.27 | 0.25 |
| Distance to PEP centers | |||
| < 5kms | 1.00 | – | – |
| > 5kms | 1.63 | 0.96–2.76 | 0.068 |
Note: aHigh income = above 450 USD; medium income = 150 to 450 USD; low income = below 150 USD