Table 3.
Adjusted odd-ratios (OR) and 95% confidence (95%CI): ORS therapy use for children under 5 who had diarrhea in the 2- weeks before the survey
| Variables | OR | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother’s age in years | |||
| 15-24 | 1 | ||
| 25-34 | 0.850 | 0.483-1.495 | 0.093 |
| 35-49 | 1.490 | 0.773-2.874 | |
| Child age in months | |||
| 0-11 | 1 | ||
| 12-35 | 1.443 | 0.900-2.315 | 0.288 |
| 36-59 | 1.527 | 0.759-3.073 | |
| Residence | |||
| Rural | 1 | ||
| Urban | 1.116 | 0.573-2.17 | 0.747 |
| Husband/partner education | |||
| No education | 1 | ||
| Primary | 0.874 | 0.531-1.436 | 0.396 |
| Secondary and higher | 1.336 | 0.698-2.557 | |
| Mother’s employment status | |||
| Unemployed | 1 | ||
| Employed | 1.027 | 0.653-1.613 | 0.909 |
| Media exposure | |||
| Yes | 1 | 0.718-1.906 | 0.528 |
| No | 1.170 | ||
| Number of antenatal visits (last pregnancy) | |||
| 0-3 | 1 | 0.013 | |
| 4+ | 1.874 | 1.140-3.082 | |
| Visited health facility in the last 12 months | |||
| No | 1 | 0.376 | |
| Yes | 1.242 | 0.768-2.007 |