Table 5. Univariable logistic regression model demonstrating socio-demographic risk factors for IFA adherence, Kakamega level 5 hospital, Kenya, 2020.
| Variables | Beta | Std. Error | Z value | OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother’s age (Years) | |||||
| 18 | Ref | ||||
| 19–29 | -0.706 | 0.493 | -1.434 | 0.494 (0.173, 1.23) | 0.152 |
| ≥30 | -1.322 | 0.544 | -2.432 | 0.267 (0.086, 0.741) | 0.015 |
| Education level | |||||
| College | Ref | ||||
| Secondary | 0.125 | 0.303 | 0.414 | 1.133 (0.626, 2.055) | 0.679 |
| Primary | -0.905 | 0.363 | -2.491 | 0.405 (0.196, 0.819) | 0.013 |
| Marital status | |||||
| Married | Ref | ||||
| Single | 1.252 | 0.t336 | 3.725 | 3.497 (1.852, 6.971) | <0.001 |
| Gravidity | |||||
| Multigravida | Ref | ||||
| Primigravida | 1.269 | 0.278 | 4.575 | 3.559 (2.081, 6.187) | <0.001 |
| Birth complication | |||||
| No | Ref | ||||
| Yes | -0.412 | 0.398 | -1.036 | 0.662 (0.303, 1.457) | 0.300 |
| Anaemia knowledge | |||||
| Low | Ref | ||||
| High | 0.984 | 0.374 | 2.629 | 2.676 (1.296, 5.680) | 0.009 |
| ANC visits | |||||
| ≥3 | Ref | ||||
| ≤2 | -1.117 | 0.526 | -2.124 | 0.327 (0.109, 0.893) | 0.034 |
| Distance to ANC | |||||
| >30 mins | Ref | ||||
| ≤30 mins | 0.167 | 0.370 | 0.450 | 1.181 (0.564, 2.432) | 0.653 |
| IFA side effects | |||||
| No | Ref | ||||
| Yes | -0.742 | 0.269 | -2.754 | 0.476 (0.279, 0.804) | 0.006 |
Standard Error (Std. Error), odds Ratio (OR), Significant (P<0.05).