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Logistic regression analysis of predictors of cervical cancer screening for participants (n = 500).
| Variable | p value | OR | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | |||
| Healthcare provider encouragement (nurses and midwives) | .0001 | 5.24 | 2.68 | 10.20 |
| Private sector | .012 | 2.20 | 1.20 | 4.12 |
| Years of marriage | .0001 | 1.09 | 1.04 | 1.13 |
| History of abortions | ||||
| No miscarriage | .001 | .145 | .044 | .048 |
| Less than three abortions | .002 | .140 | .041 | .473 |
| Employed | .01 | .173 | .045 | .65 |
Note: OR = odds ratio; CI = confidence interval, p value < 0.05.
