Table 3.
Predictors of experience of dysmenorrhea among respondents
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age as at last birthday | |||
| ≤13 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 1.0 | 0.5-2.3 | 0.966 |
| 15 | 1.3 | 0.6-2.9 | 0.531 |
| 16 | 2.0 | 0.8-5.0 | 0.130 |
| ≥17 | 3.5 | 1.2-9.7 | 0.019* |
| Duration of menses | |||
| 3 days | 1 | ||
| >3 days | 1.7 | 1.1-2.6 | 0.022* |
*Statistically significant at P<0.05. OR – Odds ratio; CI – Confidence interval