Table 6 Univariable and multivariable random mixed effects logistic regression analysis of determinants of having access to bed net to sleep under among 7363 individuals
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 |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
 Female | REF | REF |
 Male | 0.78 (0.65–0.93), < 0.01 | 0.85 (0.71–1.02), 0.09 |
Age | ||
 > 5 years | REF | REF |
 ≤ 5 years | 1.36 (1.09–1.70), < 0.01 | 1.75 (1.40–2.18), < 0.01 |
Pregnancy status | ||
 Not pregnant | REF | REF |
 Pregnant | 2.64 (1.49–4.66), < 0.01 | 2.66 (1.58–4.53), < 0.01 |
Number of nets in household (continuous) | 19.49 (15.18–25.03), < 0.01 | 17.64 (14.15–21.98), < 0.01 |
Number of people in household (continuous) | 0.43 (0.84–1.01), 0.07 | 0.59 (0.56–0.63), < 0.01 |
Alternative use | ||
 Living in household that does not use nets for alternative purposes | REF | – |
 Living in household that uses nets for alternative purposes | 0.59 (0.30–1.14), 0.12 | – |
Benefits | ||
 No perceived benefits of using bed net | REF | – |
 Any perceived benefit of using bed net | 4.66 (1.48–14.59), < 0.01 | 1.88 (1.06–3.32), < 0.01 |
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 | 0.63 (0.34–1.13), 0.13 | – |