Table 5.
Binary and multivariable analysis to identify predictors of cervical cancer screening service utilization by respondents in Bahir Dar City, between March 2016 to December 31st, 2016
| Variables | CC Screening Service Utilization | COR (95%CI) | AOR (95%CI) | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||||
| Age group (years) | < 30 | 31 | 159 | 1 | 1 | |
| > 30 | 15 | 14 | 0.18(0.08, 0.42) | 0.09(0.025,0.4) | 0.98 | |
| Consistence condom use | No | 29 | 74 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 17 | 99 | 2.28(1.17,4.46) | 0.5(0.19,1.38) | 0.19 | |
| Abnormal vaginal discharge | No | 38 | 156 | 1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 8 | 17 | 1.93(0.78,4.81) | 0.98(0.2,4.92) | 0.98 | |
| Attitude towards CC and its screening | Favorable | 35 | 65 | 5.29(2.5,11.13) | 2.62(0.93,7.33) | 0.068 |
| Unfavorable | 11 | 108 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Provider’s recommendation | No | 27 | 23 | 1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 19 | 150 | 0.11(0.05,0.23) | 6.76(2.3,9.7) | 0.002* | |
| Duration in working as sex workers | < 6 years | 23 | 117 | 1 | ||
| > 6 years | 23 | 56 | 2.09(1.08,4.04) | 1.02(0.4, 2.5) | 0.606 | |
| History of abortion | No | 38 | 161 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 8 | 12 | 0.35 (0.14, 0.9) | 0.43(0.12, 1.5) | 0.186 | |
| History of vaginal examination | No | 7 | 70 | 1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 39 | 103 | 0.26(0.11, 0.62) | 0.21(0.1,0.68) | 0.009* | |
| History of STIs | No | 44 | 124 | 1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 2 | 49 | 8.7(2.03, 9.25) | 6.92(1.29,7.2) | 0.024** | |
| Knowledge about CC & screening. | Insufficient knowledge | 29 | 74 | 1 | 1 | |
| Sufficient Knowledge | 17 | 99 | 2.3(1.17, 4.46) | 0.99(0.4, 2.44) | 0.988 | |
| Frequency of facility Visit /year | < 6 | 31 | 34 | 1 | 1 | |
| > 6 | 15 | 139 | 8.4(4.11, 17.39) | 4.82(1.97,11.8) | 0.001* | |