Table 4.
Mulitivariate analysis of the determinants of unmet need for contraception
| Characteristic | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | |||
| < 20 | 0.85 | 0.36–2.02 | 0.715 |
| 20–24 | 0.26 | 0.11–0.58 | 0.001 |
| 25–29 | 1.00 | ||
| 30–34 | 1.31 | 0.66–2.59 | 0.436 |
| 35+ | 0.25 | 0.09–0.73 | 0.011 |
| Education | |||
| None | 5.06 | 1.07–24.01 | 0.041 |
| Primary | 2.74 | 0.44–17.17 | 0.281 |
| Junior High School | 2.20 | 0.50–9.65 | 0.295 |
| Senior High School | 2.78 | 0.64–12.01 | 0.171 |
| Tertiary | 1.00 | ||
| Ethnicity | |||
| Gonja | 1.00 | ||
| Dagomba | 0.45 | 0.20–1.01 | 0.054 |
| Others | 0.93 | 0.32–2.70 | 0.887 |
| Occupation | |||
| Farmer | 1.24 | 0.16–9.35 | 0.834 |
| Trader | 0.56 | 0.09–3.61 | 0.538 |
| Civil/public servant | 1.00 | ||
| Student | 1.28 | 0.20–8.05 | 0.796 |
| Unemployed | 0.22 | 0.03–1.64 | 0.141 |
| Others | 0.79 | 0.10–6.20 | 0.823 |
| Awareness on family planning | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | ||
| No | 3.93 | 1.12–13.80 | 0.033 |
| Had ever used a method or did something to prevent pregnancy | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | ||
| No | 1.81 | 1.09–3.00 | 0.022 |