Table 5.
bivariate and multivariate analyses of factors with willingness to receive mobile phone-based health services among study participants
| Variable | Willingness (Yes) | Willingness (No) | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender male | 74 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 139 | 24 | 0.852(0.421 to 1.722) | 0.975(0.871 to 1.092) |
| Educational status: not educated | 22 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Educated | 186 | 29 | 1.343(1.148 to 1.798) | 1.795(1.625 to 2.010) |
| Duration of DM: <5 years | 78 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| >5 years | 134 | 21 | 0.940(0.446 to 1.982) | 0.991(0.893 to 1.101) |
| Own a glucometer? Yes | 142 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| No | 56 | 10 | 2.057(1.475 to 2.351) | 2.008(1.895 to 2.136) |
| Type of phone: featured phone | 120 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| Smart phone | 84 | 8 | 2.423(2.183 to4.977) | 2.894(2.810 to 4.987) |
| Monthly income: <#20000 | 34 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| >#20000 | 124 | 21 | 1.640 (1.269 to 2.524) | 1.925(1.782 to 2.093) |