Table 4 Factors associated with adherence to iron supplements—multivariate analysis
Variable | Unadjusted OR | Adjusted OR | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of ANC visits | ||||
< 4 visits | 1.0 | 1.0 | – | – |
≥ 4 visits | 1.87 | 1.49 | 1.12–1.97 | 0.01¶ |
Health talk on supplements | ||||
No | 1.0 | 1.0 | – | – |
Yes | 0.40 | 1.56 | 1.07–2.29 | 0.02¶ |
Iron tablets received on last visit | ||||
≤ 14 tablets | 1.0 | 1.0 | – | – |
> 14 tablets | 2.81 | 1.05 | 1.02–1.09 | < 0.001¶ |
Are you taking other medication? | ||||
Yes | 1.0 | 1.0 | – | – |
No | 1.99 | 1.37 | 0.52–3.38 | 0.48 |
HIV status | ||||
Negative | 1.0 | 1.0 | – | – |
Positive | 2.72 | 1.43 | 0.47–4.38 | 0.52 |
Occupation | ||||
Formal employment | 1.0 | 1.0 | – | – |
Informal employment | 7.0 | 11.80 | 1.45–96.13 | 0.02¶ |
Not employed | 5.28 | 10.23 | 1.25–84.59 | 0.03¶ |