Table 5 Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis of determinants of a net being used correctly (N = 1573 nets)
From: Free versus purchased mosquito net ownership and use in Budondo sub-county, Uganda
Variable | Univariable OR (95% CI), p-value | Multivariable OR (95% CI), p-value |
|---|---|---|
Source of nets | ||
 Purchased | REF | REF |
 Free | 0.28 (0.18–0.43), < 0.01 | 0.33 (0.21–0.51), < 0.01 |
Benefits | ||
 No perceived benefits of using bed net | REF | REF |
 Any perceived benefit of using bed net | 2.06 (1.34–3.18), < 0.01 | 0.93 (0.66–1.33), 0.70 |
Knowledge of malaria | ||
 No knowledge, or belief malaria is caused by several varying factors | REF | – |
 Knowledge that mosquitoes are the sufficient and necessary cause of malaria | 1.20 (0.90–1.61), 0.21 | – |
Pregnant women in household | ||
 Not pregnant | REF | REF |
 Pregnant | 1.75 (1.08–2.81), 0.02 | 1.83 (1.19–2.83), < 0.01 |
Children in household ≤ 5 years (continuous) | 1.10 (0.98–1.23), 0.09 | 0.95 (0.85–1.07), 0.39 |
Number of people in household (continuous) | 1.04 (0.99–1.09), 0.15 | – |
Number of nets in household (continuous) | 5.61 (4.54–6.93), < 0.01 | 5.65 (3.98–8.08), < 0.01 |