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multivariable logistic regression of factors associated with low folic acid use among women of childbearing age, Benue State, 2016
| Variable | Use of Folic acid (Frequency) | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| Awareness of folic acid | |||
| Yes | 172 | 109 | 7.9 (5.3-11.7) |
| No | 49 | 256 | |
| Educational Status | |||
| Educated | 196 | 290 | 1.9 (0.9-4.3) |
| Uneducated | 25 | 75 | |
| Occupational status | |||
| Employed | 119 | 158 | 1.4 (0.9-2.0) |
| Unemployed | 102 | 207 | |
