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Table 4 Adjusted odds ratio for multivariable logistic regression of factors independently associated with incomplete immunization among children aged 12-23 months

From: Factors associated with non-utilization of child immunization in Pakistan: evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey 2006-07

Variables

Incomplete immunization

P value

AOR (95% CI)

 

Father’ s occupation

  

 Not working

1.27 (0.74-2.19)

0.391

 Manual worker

1.47 (1.10-1.97)

0.009

 Clerical/sales/service

1.28 (0.94-1.74)

0.112

 Management/professional

1

 

Place of residence

  

 Rural

0.89 (0.72-1.09)

0.262

 Urban

1

 

Birth order

  

 ≥ 7

1.28 (0.91-1.82)

0.161

 4-6

1.07 (0.85-1.35)

0.554

 1-3

1

 

Seek formal advice/ treatment

  

 No

1.07 (0.86-1.33)

0.553

 Yes

1

 

Access to information

  

 No

1.35 (1.09-1.66)

0.006

 Yes

1

 

Region

  

 Sindh

1.35 (1.09-1.65)

0.004

 North Western Frontier Province†

0.59 (0.46-0.76)

< 0.001

 Baluchistan

1.74 (1.12-2.70)

0.014

 Punjab

1

 

Use of antenatal care

  

 No

1.33 (1.07-1.66)

0.009

 Yes

1

 

Place of delivery

  

 Home

1.39 (1.14-1.69)

0.001

 Hospital

1

 
  1. Abbreviations: 1, reference category; AOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.
  2. A Multivariable logistic regression analysis was carried out to obtain the AOR after controlling for mother’s age (continuous variable), mother’s education and wealth quintile.
  3. Now called Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa.