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Table 7 Multivariable logistic regression model for use of herbal medicines

From: Prevalence and factors associated with use of herbal medicines during pregnancy among women attending postnatal clinics in Gulu district, Northern Uganda

Characteristics

AOR (95 % CI)

p-value

Age (<35/≥35 years)

1.05 (0.42-2.60)

0.915

Self-medication (Yes/No)

1.10 (0.46-2.61)

0.835

Perception (effective/not effective)

2.18 (1.02-4.66)

0.044*

Distance from health facility (>5 km/≤5 km)

1.45 (0.71-2.97)

0.310

Ever used herbal medicine (Yes/No)

3.87 (1.46-10.25)

0.006*

Used HM in previous pregnancy (Yes/No)

2.51 (1.21-5.19)

0.013*

Parity (para 1/para ≥2)

0.82 (0.32-2.05)

0.664

  1. *P-value significant (<0.05), OR Odd’s ratio, CI 95 % confidence interval, HM herbal medicine