Table 2.
Factors associated with uptake of ≥3 doses of IPTp-SP by post-delivery women
| Variable | Crude OR (95%CI) Adjusted OR (95%CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age group (yrs.) | ||
| > 20 | 1.8 (1.15–2.89) | 1.1 (0.60–1.83) |
| < 20 | Ref | Ref |
| Education level | ||
| Secondary/college | 1.9 (1.42–2.81) | 1.6 (1.11–2.42)** |
| Non/primary | Ref | Ref |
| Occupation | ||
| Employed/self employed | 1.6 (1.15–2.26) | 0.9 (0.59–1.28) |
| Farmer/housewife | Ref | Ref |
| Number of ANC visit | ||
| > 4 | 3.5 (2.48–5.04) | 3.1 (2.12–4.62) ** |
| < 4 | Ref | Ref |
| Gravidity | ||
| Prima gravida | 1.4 (0.97–2.05) |
1.2 (0.82–1.68) Ref |
| Multigravida | Ref | |
| Parity | ||
| + 1 | 1.6 (1.09–2.21) | 1.7 (1.22–2.68) ** |
| 0 | Ref | Ref |
| GA at first ANC booking (wks.) | ||
| < 17 | 1.6 (1.15–2.29) | 1.8 (1.42–2.30) ** |
| > 17 | Ref | Ref |
| Knowledge of P. women on IPTp-SP | ||
| Adequate | 3.1 (2.17–4.33) | 2.7 (1.85–3.89) ** |
| Low | Ref | Ref |
| Distance (walking time) to HF | ||
| < 30 min | 1.5 (1.07–2.14) | 1.3 (0.88–1.89) |
| > 30 min | Ref | Ref |
*Statistically Significant (p = < 0.05)