Table 3.
Factors associated with implant discontinuation between 1 January 2015 and 30 August 2016 in Kersa district, southwestern Ethiopia
| Variable | Early discontinuation, n (%) | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||
| Educational level | ||||
| Unable to read and write | 47 (19.3) | 196 (80.7) | Ref. | Ref. |
| Able to read and write | 45 (31.0) | 100 (69.0) | 1.87 (1.17, 3.02)*** | 1.80 (0.97, 3.37) |
| Grades 1-4 | 5 (17.8) | 23(89.2) | 0.86 (0.33, 2.51) | 0.65 (0.17, 2.44) |
| Grades 5-8 | 11(30.6) | 25(69.4) | 1.84 (0.84, 3.99) | 1.36 (0.48, 3.83) |
| Grades 9-12 | 2(8.6) | 21(91.4) | 0.39 (0.09, 1.75) | 1.81 (0.96, 3.38) |
| Received information about effectiveness of modern contraceptiona | ||||
| Yes | 26 (17.6) | 122 (82.4) | Ref. | Ref. |
| No | 43 (28.9) | 106 (71.1) | 1.90 (1.10, 3.30)*** | 2.00 (1.13, 3.55)* |
| Told to revisit health facility in case of side effects | ||||
| Yes | 61 (20.1) | 242 (79.9) | Ref. | Ref. |
| No | 49 (28.5) | 123 (71.5) | 1.60 (1.02, 2.40)* | 1.80 (1.01, 3.19)* |
| Service provider | ||||
| Health extension worker | 45 (17.2) | 216 (82.8) | Ref. | Ref. |
| Health workerb | 65 (30.4) | 149 (69.6) | 2.10 (1.40, 3.20)*** | 1.80 (1.04, 3.23)* |
a178 participants (37.5%) could not remember whether they had received this information
bNurse or midwife
*p<0.05; ***p<0.001