Table 4 Predictors of prompt and effective treatment
| Predictor variable | Odds ratio | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | |||
| < 5§ | 1.00 | __ | __ |
| ≥ 5 | 2.00 | 0.84-4.80 | 0.012 |
| Caste | |||
| ST§ | 1.00 | __ | __ |
| SC | 2.13 | 1.11-4.07 | 0.022 |
| Others | 1.61 | 0.94-2.76 | 0.081 |
| Education | |||
| No schooling§ | 1.00 | __ | __ |
| Some schooling | 1.27 | 0.72-2.25 | 0.402 |
| Distance (kilometers) | |||
| ≤ 5§ | 1 | __ | __ |
| > 5 | 2.04 | 1.09-3.83 | 0.026 |