Table 2.

Multivariable analysis showing factors associated with advanced stage at diagnosis of cervical cancer in patients residing in Addis Ababa, 2018

Variables	Advanced stage		Crude PR (95% CI)	Adjusted PR (95% CI)	P value
	Yes	No
Medical expenses
Out of pocket	99	46	1.54 (1.15 to 2.05)	1.44 (1.08 to 1.91)	0.003
Free/insured	29	38	1	1
Immediate action after symptom
Went to health facility	80	69	1	1
No action/Religious activity	48	15	1.38 (1.13 to 1.69)	1.25 (1.05 to 1.53)	0.02
Number of healthcare facilities contacted
≤3	77	65	1	1
>3	51	19	1.35 (1.10 to 1.65)	1.24 (1.07 to 1.51)	0.01
Diagnostic interval
≤90 days	33	35	1	1
>90 days	95	49	1.45 (1.10 to 1.91)	1.31 (1.04 to 1.71)	0.02

PR, prevalence ratio.