Table 3.
Multivariable Poisson Regression Analysis of Factors on Parental Self-Medication
| Predictor | PR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted | Adjusted | |
| Respondent’s age (years) | ||
| 21–30 | 1.3 (1.2, 1.4) | 0.9 (0.8, 1.1) |
| 31–40 | 1.3 (1.1, 1.5) | 1.2 (1.0, 1.4) |
| 41–65 | Reference | Reference |
| Perceived household income level | ||
| Low | Reference | Reference |
| Average | 1.2 (1.1, 1.4) | 1.2 (1.0, 1.4) |
| High | 1.1 (1.0, 1.3) | 0.9 (0.8, 1.1) |
| Distance to nearest health facility | ||
| About 30 minutes | Reference | Reference |
| More than 30 minutes | 1.2 (1.1, 1.3) | 1.2 (1.1, 1.4) |
| Age of under-five (months) | ||
| 1–11 | Reference | Reference |
| 12–23 24–59 |
1.1 (1.0, 1.2) 1.1 (1.0, 1.2) |
1.0 (0.9, 1.1) 1.0 (0.9, 1.1) |
| Respondent keeps antibiotics | ||
| Yes | 1.1 (1.0, 1.2) | 1.0 (0.9, 1.1) |
| No | Reference | Reference |
| Mean antibiotic knowledge (SD) | 0.9 (0.98, 0.99) | 1.02 (1.0, 1.04) |
| Awareness of POMs | ||
| Aware | Reference | Reference |
| Not aware | 1.3 (1.2, 1.4) | 1.2 (1.1, 1.3) |
Abbreviations: PR, prevalence ratio; CI, confidence interval; POMs, prescription-only medicines.