Table 3.
Determinants of RAS use by peripheral health workers
| Determinant | N | % | Adjusted OR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||||
| 0–2 years | 1316 | 57.7 | Ref. | ||
| 2–5 years | 965 | 42.3 | 1.58 | 1.20–2.08 | 0.001 |
| Sex | |||||
| Male | 1210 | 53.0 | Ref. | ||
| Female | 1071 | 47.0 | 1.02 | 0.79–1.31 | 0.90 |
| Enrolment location | |||||
| CHW | 104 | 4.6 | Ref. | ||
| PHC | 2177 | 95.4 | 0.87 | 0.40–1.89 | 0.72 |
| Health Zone | |||||
| Ipamu | 899 | 39.4 | Ref. | ||
| Kenge | 790 | 34.6 | 0.69 | 0.41–1.18 | 0.17 |
| Kingandu | 592 | 26.0 | 0.48 | 0.28–0.84 | 0.01 |
| Danger signs | |||||
| No/Others | 415 | 18.2 | Ref. | ||
| Yes (iCCM general danger signs) | 1614 | 70.8 | 2.77 | 2.04–3.77 | < 0.001 |
| Weakness or asthenia | 103 | 4.5 | 1.19 | 0.64–2.19 | 0.58 |
| Unable to sit | 149 | 6.5 | 2.06 | 1.12–3.80 | 0.02 |
N = 2281. OR: Odds ratio; CHW: Community Health Worker; PHC: Primary Health Care; 95% CI: 95% confidence interval