Table 3.
Multivariable logistic regression: Predictor for antibiotics nonadherence
| Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | ||
| 18–28 | Reference | – |
| 29–39 | 0.73 (0.31-1.69) | .46 |
| 40–50 | 0.41 (0.19-0.92) | .03 |
| 51–60 | 0.49 (0.20-1.19) | .11 |
| 60 or above | 0.57 (0.21-1.54) | .57 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | Reference | – |
| Female | 0.93 (0.56-1.52) | .76 |
| Education level | ||
| Up to primary school | Reference | – |
| Forms 1-5 | 1.77 (0.76-4.11) | .18 |
| Advanced levels or tertiary | 2.18 (0.85-5.55) | .10 |
| Antibiotics knowledge score | ||
| 3 | Reference | – |
| 2 | 2.00 (1.01-3.94) | .047 |
| 1 | 4.77 (2.30-9.92) | <.001 |
| 0 | 18.41 (6.92-48.97) | <.001 |