Table 7 Univariate and multivariable analysis of factors associated with self-medication practice among pregnant women in Addis Ababa, 2017 (n = 617)
From: Self-medication practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Variables | Self-medication practice | COR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | ||||
Age in years | |||||
 18–24 | 46 | 148 | 0.64 (0.381–1.072) | 0.81 (0.446–1.475) | 0.492 |
 25–29 | 60 | 191 | 0.65 (0.395–1.057) | 0.72 (0.419–1.246) | 0.242 |
 30–34 | 36 | 74 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
 > 34 | 22 | 40 | 1.13 (0.587–2.177) | 1.002 (0.474–2.118) | 0.996 |
Employment | |||||
 Housewife | 55 | 174 | 0.69 (0.425–1.113) | 0.82 (0.464–1.448) | 0.494 |
 Government employee | 40 | 87 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
 Private employee | 47 | 123 | 0.83 (0.503–1.375) | 0.91 (0.514–1.622) | 0.756 |
 Merchant | 13 | 42 | 0.67 (0.326–1.391) | 0.68 (0.304–1.513) | 0.343 |
 Others* | 9 | 27 | 0.73 (0.312–1.683) | 0.61 (0.229–1.627) | 0.324 |
Average monthly family income | |||||
 < 3000 ETB | 54 | 135 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
 3000–5999 ETB | 63 | 210 | 0.75 (0.491–1.145) | 0.83 (0.517–1.334) | 0.442 |
 > 6000 ETB | 47 | 108 | 1.09 (0.683–1.733) | 1.47 (0.831–2.598) | 0.185 |
Gestational Period | |||||
 First trimester | 21 | 71 | 0.67 (0.383–1.160) | 0.61 (0.326–1.128) | 0.114 |
 Second trimester | 64 | 204 | 0.71 (0.480–1.040) | 0.63 (0.406–0.984) | 0.042* |
 Third trimester | 79 | 178 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
Maternal Education | |||||
 Yes | 115 | 374 | 0.50 (0.328–0.479) | 1.08 (0.631–1.851) | 0.777 |
 No | 49 | 79 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
Education on self-medication | |||||
 Yes | 56 | 282 | 0.31 (0.216–0.457) | 0.36 (0.209–0.617) | < 0.001* |
 No | 108 | 171 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
Counseling | |||||
 Yes | 69 | 272 | 0.48 (0.336–0.693) | 1.28 (0.706–2.321) | 0.416 |
 No | 95 | 181 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
Previous medication | |||||
 Yes | 121 | 175 | 4.47 (3.008–6.642) | 4.20 (2.695–6.534) | < 0.001* |
 No | 43 | 278 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
Previous pregnancy- and delivery-related problems | |||||
 Yes | 51 | 88 | 1.87 (1.249–2.805) | 1.71 (1.06–2.76) | 0.028* |
 No | 113 | 365 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
Knowledge | |||||
 Poor knowledge | 96 | 194 | 1.00 | 1.00 |  |
 Good knowledge | 68 | 259 | 0.53 (0.369–0.762) | 0.64 (0.419–0.973) | 0.037* |