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Table 2 Factors associated with repeat abortion. Multivariate logistic regression analysis (N = 500)

From: Obstetric and psychological characteristics of women seeking multiple abortions in the region of Monastir (Tunisia): results of a cross-sectional design

Variable

ORa

95 % CI

p

Age (years)

  

0.002

20 – 34

1

-

 

<20

1.4

1.13 – 1.73

 

>35

2.1

1.36 – 3.23

 

Marital status

  

<0.001

Married

1

-

 

Cohabitation

2.33

1.41 – 3.86

 

Single

4.87

2.78 – 8.55

 

Level of education

  

<0.001

More than high school

1

-

 

High school diploma

1.64

1.25 – 2.15

 

Less than high school

2.96

1.65 – 5.32

 

Knowledge about contraceptive methods

  

<0.001

Yes

1

-

 

No

2.61

1.69 – 4.04

 

History of conflicts/abuse

  

<0.001

No

1

  

Yes

1.98

1.36 – 2.88

 
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