Table 4.
Odds ratios from logistic regression showing factors associated with the use of modern contraception among young women aged 15–24, Nepal DHS 2016
| Background variable | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 15–19 | 1.00 | |
| 20–24 | 0.98 | 0.71–1.34 |
| Working status | ||
| Not working | 1.00 | |
| Working | 1.12 | 0.85–1.48 |
| Caste/ethnicity | ||
| Dalit | 1.00 | |
| Brahman/Chhetri | 1.30 | 0.84–2.02 |
| Terai caste | 0.64 | 0.36–1.16 |
| Janajati | 1.76** | 1.15–2.70 |
| Muslim | 0.52 | 0.25–1.05 |
| Number of living children | ||
| 0 | 1.00 | |
| 1–2 | 3.22*** | 2.31–4.49 |
| 3+ | 9.07*** | 4.88–16.86 |
| Fertility preference | ||
| Wants no more children | 1.00 | |
| Wants more children | 0.57*** | 0.45–0.73 |
| Undecided | 0.71 | 0.41–1.24 |
| Women’s participation in decision-making | ||
| Not participate | 1.00 | |
| Participate one or more decisions | 1.34* | 1.04–1.74 |
| Exposure to media (at least once a week) | ||
| Not exposed | 1.00 | |
| Exposed | 1.49** | 1.15–1.92 |
Note: *** p < 0.001, ** p < 0.01, * p < 0.05