Table 4 Multivariate analysis on factors associated with timely uptake of the first dose of SP (n = 508)
Variable | AOR (95 CI %) | P value |
|---|---|---|
Visit (weeks of gestation) | ||
Late >18 weeks | 1 | |
Early ≤18 weeks | 2.59 (1.51–4.46) | 0.001 |
Availability of SP | ||
No | 1 | |
Yes | 4.63 (2.51–8.54) | <0.0001 |
Gravity | ||
Primigravidae | 1 | |
Secondgravidae/multigravidae | 1.16 (0.99–1.59) | 0.07 |
Influence to make a visit | ||
Friends/radio | 1 | |
Husband | 1.42 (0.97–2.07) | 0.39 |
Self | 1.17 (0.51–4.47) | 0.69 |