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Table 2 Univariate and multivariate-tested associations between change to IUD free of charge and the history of abortion and socio-demographics

From: Association between the use of free-of-charge intrauterine devices and a history of induced abortion: a retrospective study

 

Logistic Regression

Univariate

Multivariate

OR

95% CI

P-value

OR

95% CI

P-value

Age group (years)

1.028

0.660; 1.128

0.925

1.042

0.967; 1.093

0.375

Relationship status: lived with partner

1.156

0.712; 1.878

0.556

1.388

0.808; 2.381

0.235

Education (years of schooling)

  

0.574

  

0.699

  < 10

Ref.

  

Ref.

  

 10

1.102

0.680; 1.786

 

1.074

0.634; 1.819

 

  > 10

1.878

0.545; 6.131

 

1.769

0.472; 6.622

 

Region of residence

     

0.062

 Urban

Ref.

  

Ref.

  

 Rural

1.361

0.850; 2.180

0.198

1.640

0.975; 2.760

 

Receipt of unemployment benefits (months)

  

0.134

  

0.124

  < 12

Ref.

  

Ref.

  

 12–36

1.844

0.754; 4.510

 

2.042

0.766; 5.44

 

  > 36

1.111

0.478; 2.583

 

1.163

0.446; 3.032

 

Number of induced abortion(s) in the past

  

0.001

  

0.003

 0

Ref.

  

Ref.

  

 1

3.430

1.743; 6.753

 

3.307

1.602; 6.827

 

  > 1

1.663

0.935; 2.954

 

1.694

0.918; 3.121

 

Exclusive use of less effective contraceptivesa

3.281

1.717; 6.273

<  0.001

3.062

1.532; 6.119

0.002

  1. a Comprises the exclusive use of condom, diaphragm, coitus interruptus, chemical methods (cream, suppositories), and natural methods (e.g. calendar method, cervical mucus, and temperature) prior to the access of contraception free of charge and within the current period in receipt of unemployment benefit