Table 2 Logistic regression analysis for determining factors affecting CAM use
From: Use of complementary and alternative medicine in pregnancy: a cross-sectional survey on Iraqi women
Characteristic | Group | OR | 95Â % CI | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Residence | Urban | Â | Â | Â | RC |
Rural | 2.015 | 1.194 | 3.401 | 0.009** | |
Occupation | Yes | Â | Â | Â | RC |
No (Housewife) | 2.749 | 1.161 | 6.512 | 0.022* | |
Education level | No schooling | Â | Â | Â | RC |
Elementary school | 1.261 | 0.634 | 2.510 | 0.508 | |
Middle school or higher | 1.729 | 0.855 | 3.496 | 0.127 | |
Monthly income | <500,000 ID | Â | Â | Â | RC |
500,001–800,000 ID | 1.910 | 1.032 | 3.555 | 0.039* | |
>800,001 ID | 2.060 | 1.055 | 4.033 | 0.034* | |
Perceived health status | Unhealthy | Â | Â | Â | RC |
Average | 2.608 | 1.346 | 5.056 | .005** | |
Healthy | 2.595 | 1.255 | 5.365 | .010* | |
Previous history of pregnancy | No | Â | Â | Â | RC |
Yes | 1.272 | 0.807 | 2.005 | 0.299 | |
Use of contraception | No | Â | Â | Â | RC |
Yes | 2.039 | 1.249 | 3.329 | 0.004** | |