Table 3 Association of medicine retailer characteristics with correctly identifying the MOH recommended first-line anti-malarial therapy
N | % (n) | Unadjusted odds ratio and (95% confidence interval; P value) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | |||
Under 30 | 44 | 77% (34) | 1 (reference) |
Between 30 and 40 | 52 | 52% (27) | 0.32 (0.13 - 0.77; 0.012)* |
Over 40 | 17 | 82% (14) | 1.37 (0.33 - 5.75; 0.665) |
Gender | |||
Female | 82 | 66% (54) | 1 (reference) |
Male | 32 | 66% (21) | 0.99 (0.42 - 2.34; 0.982) |
Health qualification type | |||
Untrained | 21 | 43% (9) | 1 (reference) |
Pharmacy | 45 | 71% (32) | 3.28 (1.12 - 9.65; 0.031)* |
Nurse/Midwife | 48 | 71% (34) | 3.24 (1.12 - 9.39; 0.031)* |
Health qualification level | |||
Untrained | 21 | 43% (9) | 1 (reference) |
Assistant level | 29 | 76% (22) | 4.14 (1.25 - 14.09; 0.021)* |
Professional level | 64 | 69% (44) | 2.93 (1.07 - 8.08; 0.037)* |
Education level | |||
Secondary or below | 37 | 62% (23) | 1 (reference) |
Above secondary | 77 | 68% (52) | 1.27 (0.56 - 2.87; 0.572) |