Age-adjusted logistic regression analysis of independent risk factors of unmet contraceptive health needs, for women who had ever used contraceptives (n=487)
Variable | OR | 95% CI | p |
---|---|---|---|
Agreement between husband and wife about desired number of children | |||
Agree | 1 | ||
Don't agree | 1.54 | 0.86–2.78 | 0.148 |
Don't discuss the issue | 2.59 | 1.40–4.79 | 0.002 |
Religious beliefs regarding contraceptive use | |||
Accepted (halal) | 1 | 1 | |
Unaccepted (haram) | 2.08 | 1.06–4.09 | 0.035 |
Don't know | 2.15 | 1.17–3.97 | 0.014 |
Husband opposition to contraceptive use | 2.96 | 1.47–5.97 | <0.001 |
Previous unwanted pregnancy | 2.98 | 1.73–5.14 | <0.001 |
Previous side effects from contraceptive use | 5.69 | 3.46–9.37 | <0.001 |
CI, confidence interval: OD, odds ratio.