Table 5.
Adjusted Odds ratios (AOR) and 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI) for the effect of sociodemographic factors and potential barriers on the access to ANC (≥8) among Afghan women
| AOR | 95% CI | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (year) | 18–24 | Ref | ||
| 25–34 | 0.24 | 0.11–0.52 | 0.001 | |
| 35–44 | 11.61 | 2.80–48.20 | 0.001 | |
| Education | Illiterate | Ref | ||
| Literate | 8.65 | 2.48–30.11 | 0.001 | |
| Employment | Unemployed | Ref | ||
| Employed | 0.54 | 0.18–1.59 | 0.264 | |
| Husband education* | Illiterate | Ref | ||
| Literate | 4.67 | 1.91–11.40 | 0.001 | |
| Length of stay in Iran (years) | ≤ 5 | Ref | ||
| > 5 | 3.29 | 1.43–7.61 | 0.005 | |
| Family income (Iranian Toman) | < 4 million | Ref | ||
| ≥ 4 million | 8.59 | 3.45–21.36 | 0.001 | |
| Legal status | Illegal | Ref | ||
| Legal | 7.07 | 2.28–21.96 | 0.001 | |
| Poor knowledge/attitude toward ANC | 0.06 | 0.03–0.15 | 0.001 | |
| Difficulties in access | 0.33 | 0.11–1.00 | 0.050 | |
| Poor quality of services | 0.17 | 0.07–0.41 | 0.001 | |
| Sociocultural/legal issues | 0.46 | 0.19–1.10 | 0.080 |