Table 5 Cox regression models for the association between initial responses to illness and seeking appropriate care within 24 h of illness onset

Initial response

 Stayed home; not on medication

Referent

Referent

 Stayed home; on medication

0.68; (0.40, 1.17)

0.168

 Went to a drug shop

0.37; (0.14, 0.93)

0.036

 Initial public hospital (not enrolled)

5.55; (2.12, 14.5)

0.000

Care taker post primary education

2.65; (1.37, 5.76)

0.007

Mother took decision on first day

1.53; (0.74, 3.13)

0.243

Head of household employed

1.62; (0.73, 4.08)

0.237

Socioeconomic position

 1st (lowest)

Referent

Referent

 2nd

1.07; (0.51, 2.24)

0.853

 3rd

1.61; (0.78, 3.35)

0.196

 4th (highest)

1.35; (0.65, 2.78)

0.411