Table 3 Self-reported IPTp use during pregnancy and other demographic characteristics
Variable | Used IPTp | Not used IPTp | P Value | (OR) 95%CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bed net use | ||||
Always | 101 | 64 | 1 | |
Sometimes | 8 | 9 | 0.25 | 1.7(0.6-4.8) |
Never | 11 | 11 | 0.31 | 1.5(0.60-3.80) |
Education level | ||||
Up to primary | 38 | 45 | 1 | |
Post-primary | 82 | 39 | <0.01 | 0.4 (0.22-0.72 |
Age group | ||||
Up to 20yrs | 88 | 64 | 0.070 | 1.1 (0.6-2.2) |
Above 20years | 32 | 20 | ||
Iron supplement | ||||
Yes | 98 | 57 | 1 | |
no | 22 | 27 | 0.03 | 2.1 (1.1-4.0) |
Use of insecticide spray | ||||
Yes | 25 | 10 | 1 | |
no | 95 | 74 | 0.10 | 1.9 (0.88-4.3) |
Maternal parasitaemia | ||||
Negative | 111 | 76 | 1 | |
Positive | 9 | 8 | 0.60 | 1.2 (0.47-3.51) |