Table 2 Univariable meta-regression of attitudes towards intimate partner violence using study and country-specific characteristics as explanatory factors
Variable | Ratio of OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|
Study characteristics | Â |
Calendar year | Â |
   2003 -- 2004 | 1 (reference) |
   2005 -- 2006 | 1.42 (1.36, 1.49) |
   2007 | 0.62 (0.58, 0.65) |
Sample size (per 10,000) | Â |
9000 -- 11000 | 1 (reference) |
11000 -- 15900 | 0.98 (0.93, 1.03) |
>16000 | 4.15 (3.95, 4.36) |
Country-covariates* | Â |
Polygamous (%) | Â |
   Low | 1 (reference) |
   Average | 1.26 (1.20, 1.32) |
   High | 3.96 (3.77, 4.16) |
Gross domestic product per capita | Â |
   Low | 1 (reference) |
   Average | 1.47 (1.40, 1.54) |
   High | 0.28 (0.27, 0.30) |
Adult male literacy rate (%) | Â |
   Low | 1 (reference) |
   Average | 0.30 (0.29, 0.32) |
   High | 0.17 (0.16, 0.18) |
Female adult literacy rate (%) | Â |
   Low | 1 (reference) |
   Average | 0.39 (0.37, 0.40) |
   High | 0.15 (0.14, 0.16) |
Gender development index | Â |
   Low | 1 (reference) |
   Average | 0.22 (0.21, 0.23) |
   High | 0.17 (0.16, 0.18) |
Human development index | Â |
   Low | 1 (reference) |
   Medium | 0.23 (0.22, 0.24) |
Region | Â |
   Southern Africa | 1 (reference) |
   Eastern Africa | 0.32 (0.30, 0.33) |
   Western Africa | 0.10 (0.09, 0.11) |