Table 5 Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression of growth monitoring practice at public health facilities of North Gondar zone, northwest Ethiopia,2017 (n = 500)
Variables | Practice of GM | Crude OR (95%CI) | Adjusted OR (95%CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Good | Poor | |||
Profession | ||||
Health extension | 86 | 79 | 1 | 1 |
Midwife | 25 | 36 | 0.64(0.35,1.16) | 0.42 (0.19,0.94)* |
Nurse | 105 | 104 | 0.93(0.62,1.40) | 0.62 (0.31,1.22) |
Health officer | 36 | 29 | 1.14(0.64,2.03) | 1.07 (0.43,2.61) |
Educational status | ||||
Certificate | 52 | 62 | 1 | 1 |
Diploma | 130 | 101 | 1.53(0.98,2.41) | 2.20 (1.09,4.45)* |
Degree | 70 | 85 | 0.99(0.60,1.60) | 1.31 (0.55,3.10) |
Work experience | ||||
1–10 years | 226 | 242 | 1 | 1 |
≥ 11 years | 26 | 6 | 4.64(1.88,11.48) | 4.27 (1.70,10.72)* |
GM equipments | ||||
Not available | 118 | 143 | 1 | 1 |
Available | 134 | 105 | 1.55(1.09,2.20) | 1.52 (1.05,2.20)* |
Attitude | ||||
Unfavorable attitude | 116 | 96 | 1 | 1 |
Favorable attitude | 136 | 152 | 0.74(0.52,1.06) | 0.68 (0.47,0.98)* |