Table 5 Factors associated with women’s intention to use LAPMs in Wolaita zone, Southern Ethiopia, January 2013
Characteristics (n=411) | Intention to use LAPMs | COR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes # (%) | No # (%) | |||
Age | ||||
15-24 | 59 (46.8) | 67 (53.2) | 1 | SM |
25-34 | 85 (34.1) | 164 (65.9) | 0.59 (0.38-0.91)* | 0.86 (0.47-1.53) |
35 and above | 12 (33.3) | 24 (66.7) | 0.57 (0.26-1.23) | 0.89 (0.34-2.31) |
Household | ||||
1-4 | 92 (44.2) | 116 (55.8) | 1 | 1 |
5 and above | 64 (31.5) | 139 (68.5) | 0.58 (0.39-0.87)* | 0.81 (0.47-1.41) |
Educational status | ||||
No education | 40 (29.6) | 95 (70.4) | 1 | 1 |
Primary education | 41 (28.9) | 101 (71.1) | 0.96 (0.57-1.62) | 0.85 (0.48-1.48) |
Secondary education | 51 (53.1) | 45 (46.9) | 2.69 (1.58-4.64)* | 2.10 (1.11-3.98)** |
Higher education | 24 (63.2) | 14 (36.8) | 4.07 (1.91-8.67)* | 2.80 (1.15-6.77)** |
Decide on the number of children | ||||
Husband | 8 (21.1) | 30 (78.9) | 1 | 1 |
Myself | 44 (32.4) | 92 (67.6) | 1.79 (0.76-4.23) | 1.53 (0.62-3.80) |
Together | 104 (43.9) | 133 (56.1) | 2.93 (1.29-6.67)* | 2.22 (0.93-5.29) |
Knowledge score | ||||
Low knowledge | 56 (33.9) | 109 (66.1) | 1 | 1 |
Moderate knowledge | 59 (36.9) | 101 (63.1) | 1.37 (0.72-1.79) | 0.75 (0.43-1.31) |
Great knowledge | 41 (47.2) | 45 (52.3) | 1.77 (1.04-3.02)* | 0.74 (0.36-1.52) |
Attitude score (composite) | ||||
Negative attitude | 62 (28.7) | 154 (71.3) | 1 | 1 |
Positive attitude | 94 (48.2) | 101 (51.8) | 2.31 (1.54-3.47)* | 2.47 (1.48-4.11)** |
Heard myths and misconceptions | ||||
Yes | 95 (34.4) | 181 (65.6) | 1 | 1 |
No | 61 (45.2) | 74 (54.8) | 1.57 (1.03-2.39)* | 1.71 (1.08-2.72)** |