Table 3.
Summary of Binary and Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis of Factors Associated with VI Among Primary Schoolchildren in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019
| Characteristics | Visual Impairment | COR(95% CI) | AOR(95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||||
| Students' sex | |||||
| Male | 21 | 354 | 1.76(0.9, 3.6) | 1.72(0.8–3.5) | 0.137 |
| Female | 13 | 385 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Parental education | |||||
| Illiterate | 5 | 148 | 0.54 (0.1–0.2) | 0.61 (0.2–2.0) | 0.417 |
| Literate | 7 | 126 | 0.21(0.1–0.8) | 0.62 (0.2–1.8) | 0.385 |
| Primary | 11 | 201 | 0.02(0.1–1.7) | 0.62(0.2–2.0) | 0.399 |
| Secondary | 9 | 165 | 0.02(0.1–1.8) | 1.70(0.3–9.0) | 0.532 |
| College and above | 2 | 99 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Parental awareness of VI in their children | |||||
| Aware | 17 | 238 | 2.10(1.1–4.2) | 2.17 (1.2–4.4) | 0.029* |
| Not aware | 17 | 501 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
Note: *Significant at p-value <0.05.
Abbreviations: AOR, adjusted odds ratio; COR, crude odds ratio; VI, visual impairment.