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Table 4 Adjusted odds ratio for multivariable logistic regression models predicting modern contraceptive use by selected variable

From: A cross-sectional study of women’s autonomy and modern contraception use in Zambia

Variable

Adjusted odds ratio

95% confidence interval

P value

Age

   

 15–24

1.266

1.182 -2.113

0.007

 25–34

1.163

1.052–1.273

0.002

 35–49

Ref

  

Education

   

 No education

Ref

  

 Primary education

1.516

0.744–3.089

0.321

 Secondary

1.073

0.666–1.728

0.360

 Higher

1.181

1.091–1.783

0.012

Number of children

   

 0

2.041

1.102–3.780

0.037

 1–3

2.221

1.257–3.924

0.001

 4 +

Ref

  

Wealth index

   

 Poorest

0.692

0.562–0.841

0.215

 Poorer

0.391

0.037–0.960

0.290

 Middle

1.840

1.147–2.952

0.018

 Richer

1.230

1.105–1.766

0.006

 Richest

Ref

  

Setting of residence

   

 Urban

Ref

  

 Rural

0.838

0.592–0.914

0.014

Women’s autonomy

   

 Low

Ref

  

 Moderate

1.054

1.048–1.312

0.004

 High

1.03

1.013–1.562

0.001