Table 5 Binary logistic regression analysis of the predictors of reported use of LLIN by under-five children across households
Variables | Adjusted odds ratio | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age of guardian/parent (years) | |||
< 30 (Ref) | 1 | ||
30–39 | 0.98 | 0.64–1.47 | 0.897 |
40–49 | 1.08 | 0.70–1.69 | 0.725 |
50–59 | 3.02 | 1.50–6.09 | 0.002 |
≥ 60 | 1.20 | 0.61–2.36 | 0.592 |
Marital status of parent/guardian | |||
Widow/Separated/divorced (Ref) | 1 | ||
Single | 0.22 | 0.21–1.42 | 0.283 |
Married | 0.15 | 0.29–1.21 | 0.195 |
Level of education of parent/guardian | |||
No formal education (Ref) | 1 | ||
Primary education | 0.83 | 0.47–1.46 | 0.519 |
Secondary education | 1.24 | 0.72- 2.15 | 0.442 |
Post-Secondary education | 2.56 | 1.31–5.00 | 0.006 |
Occupation | |||
Unemployed/student (Ref) | 1 | ||
Artisan | 1.62 | 0.78–3.37 | 0.200 |
Trader/business | 1.59 | 0.81–3.14 | 0.180 |
Civil servants/Clergy | 1.91 | 0.80–4.55 | 0.144 |
Farmers | 1.40 | 0.68–2.87 | 0.360 |
Household size | |||
< 4 members (Ref) | 1 | ||
4–6 members | 0.94 | 0.67–1.34 | 0.744 |
> 6 members | 0.69 | 0.40–1.20 | 0.191 |
Age of child (months) | |||
< 12 | 1.68 | 1.03–2.74 | 0.038 |
12–23 | 1.33 | 0.82–2.14 | 0.238 |
24–35 | 1.19 | 0.79–1.80 | 0.403 |
36–47 | 1.22 | 0.81–1.84 | 0.346 |
48–59 (Ref) | 1 | ||
Sex of child | |||
Male | 0.86 | 0.64–1.15 | 0.310 |
Female (Ref) | 1 | ||
Cleanliness of the net | |||
Clean | 2.75 | 1.89–4.00 | < 0.001 |
Dirty (dusty or stained) (Ref) | 1 | ||
Physical integrity of the net | |||
No holes | 1.18 | 0.84–1.66 | 0.352 |
At least one hole present (Ref) | 1 | ||
How long ago was the oldest LLIN obtained (months) | |||
< 12 | 4.27 | 2.39–7.64 | < 0.001 |
12–23 | 2.49 | 1.43–4.32 | 0.001 |
24–35 | 5.83 | 3.03–11.20 | < 0.001 |
≥ 36 (Ref) | 1 | ||
One LLIN available for every 2 household members (universal coverage) | |||
Yes | 1.65 | 1.15–2.37 | 0.006 |
No (Ref) | 1 | ||