Table 4 Independent predictors of adherence to ART among children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (n = 390), April 2008
Variable | Adherence Status | Crude OR (95%CI) | P-value | Adjusted OR (95%CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Non-adherent | Adherent | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Medication charge for child treatment before ARV intake | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
YES | 7 | 104 | 1.00 | 0.016 | 1.00 | Â |
NO | 44 | 235 | 0.36(0.16,0.83) | Â | 0.39(0.16,0.92) | 0.033 |
Co-trimoxazole intake beside ARV | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 44 | 324 | 3.44(1.33,8.93) | 0.011 | 3.65(1.24,10.74) | Â |
No | 7 | 15 | 1.00 | Â | 1.00 | 0.019 |
Perceived awareness of the child on health problem of caregiver | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 20 | 63 | 1.00 | Â | 1.00 | 0.009 |
No | 31 | 276 | 2.826(1.51,5.28) | 0.001 | 2.45(1.25,4.81) | Â |
The child knows his/her sero-status | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 17 | 51 | 1.00 | 0.002 | 1.00 | 0.011 |
No | 34 | 288 | 2.824(1.47,5.43) | Â | 2.53(1.24,5.19) | Â |
Received nutritional support from the clinic | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 44 | 216 | 0.28(0.12,0.64) | 0.003 | 0.34(0.14,0.79) | 0.013 |
No | 7 | 123 | 1.00 | Â | 1.00 | Â |