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Table 4 Odds ratios (from a multinomial logistic regression) associated with intentions to use condoms, withdrawal and other modern methods among men

From: Intentions to use contraceptives in Pakistan: implications for behavior change campaigns

 

Intend using condoms

in next 12 months

(n = 1805)

(1)

Intend using withdrawal

in next 12 months

(n = 1805)

(2)

Intend using any other modern method

in next 12 months

(n = 1805)

(3)

Beliefs and perceptions

   

My in-laws support FP

1.21* (1.02-1.43)

0.70** (0.57-0.86)

1.37** (1.14-1.64)

Responsible, caring husbands use FP to improve standard of living and protect mother's health

1.55*** (1.29-1.86)

0.90 (0.74-1.10)

1.63*** (1.34-2.00)

I can easily obtain FP methods or advice

1.34** (1.13-1.59)

1.29* (1.03-1.62)

1.20* (1.01-1.42)

Providers can be trusted to maintain confidentiality, to advise on method use and side-effects

0.99 (0.85-1.16)

1.04 (0.84-1.27)

1.12 (0.95-1.31)

FP clinics have competent, friendly staff

1.19* (1.01-1.41)

1.47** (1.16-1.86)

1.16 (0.99-1.35)

I am not able to discuss FP with spouse or convince spouse to use FP

0.82* (0.70-0.96)

1.51*** (1.23-1.84)

0.93 (0.78-1.10)

Most people disapprove of FP

0.97 (0.83-1.14)

0.94 (0.77-1.14)

1.09 (0.93-1.29)

Contraceptives can make a woman sterile, harm her womb, are dangerous

0.94 (0.80-1.09)

1.11 (0.91-1.36)

0.81** (0.68-0.95)

Province (ref: Sindh)

   

   Punjab

0.90 (0.60-1.36)

0.60* (0.37-0.96)

1.43 (0.90-2.26)

   Frontier

6.30*** (3.62-10.89)

1.57 (0.84-2.93)

2.87*** (1.48-5.58)

   Baluchistan

0.70 (0.22-2.21)

1.10 (0.46-2.66)

1.88 (0.63-5.62)

Urban (ref: rural)

2.15*** (1.52-3.05)

1.87** (1.21-2.88)

1.14 (0.78-1.65)

Age (ref: 45 plus)

   

   15-24

2.02* (1.00-4.08)

0.91 (0.34-2.45)

1.46 (0.55-3.87)

   25-29

2.36** (1.30-4.29)

1.32 (0.62-2.82)

4.96*** (2.66-9.23)

   30-34

2.96*** (1.74-5.03)

2.90*** (1.64-5.13)

2.69** (1.54-4.70)

   35-39

2.62*** (1.57-4.36)

1.94* (1.10-3.42)

2.25** (1.35-3.76)

   40-44

2.18** (1.28-3.72)

1.19 (0.65-2.18)

2.45*** (1.49-4.02)

Number of living children (ref: 0-3)

   

   4-5

0.80 (0.54-1.20)

1.17 (0.72-1.89)

1.63* (1.05-2.53)

   6 or more

0.47** (0.28-0.77)

0.81 (0.46-1.44)

1.14 (0.70-1.87)

Fertility desires

(ref: want more children or undecided)

   

Do not want more children

2.54*** (1.73-3.72)

3.21*** (1.98-5.18)

7.78*** (4.68-12.92)

Education (ref: none)

   

   Primary

0.57 (0.25-1.29)

1.37 (0.61-3.10)

1.13 (0.62-2.06)

   Middle

1.03 (0.68-1.56)

1.74* (1.01-2.99)

0.79 (0.53-1.19)

   Secondary

1.50 (0.94-2.38)

2.42** (1.34-4.36)

0.81 (0.48-1.38)

   Matriculate and higher

1.45 (0.90-2.34)

2.80** (1.55-5.05)

0.75 (0.43-1.33)

Pseudo R2

33.1%

  1. *p < 0.05 **p < 0.01 ***p < 0.001