Table 4 Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis for the association of support in the continuation/discontinuation of FC and the attitude of people towards the practice
Weighted % | Crude | Adjusted* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Attitude variables | Support Discontinuation of all forms | Support Continuation of one form or both forms | OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) |
Is FC required by your religion? | ||||
FC is not a religious requirement | 95.9 | 4.1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
FC is a religious requirement | 31.7 | 68.3 | 47.3(17.6-126.7) | 40.9(10.22-164.1 |
Is FC a positive cultural aspect? | ||||
FC is a harmful cultural aspect | 89.6 | 10.4 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Yes, the Sunna form is a positive cultural aspect | 38.2 | 61.8 | 14.03(6.72-29.29) | 3.40(0.99-11.67) |
Does FC lead to a trustworthy marriage? | ||||
No | 76.5 | 23.5 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Yes | 61.2 | 38.8 | 2.02(1.10-3.71) | 1.17(0.33-4.16) |
Does FC protect against adultery? | ||||
No | 77 | 23 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Yes | 55.4 | 44.6 | 2.64(1.41-4.96) | 2.48(0.61-10.0) |
Does FC preserve the dignity of the girls? | ||||
No | 78.8 | 21.2 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Yes | 54.3 | 45.7 | 3.11(1.66-5.81) | 1.78(0.40-7.95) |