Table 3 Multivariate analysis results for the relationship between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour to infertile cases according to the demographic characteristics of the primary health care physicians
Demographics | Those seen as appropriate n = 291(38.9%) | Those seen as inappropriate n = 457(61.1%) | Total n = 748 (100%) | Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||||
Female | 123(34.4) | 235(65.6) | 358(47.9) | 1 | |
Male | 168(43.1) | 222(56.9) | 390(52.1) | 1.27 (0.93–1.74) | 0.126 |
Age groups | |||||
Age 24–29 years | 63(30.3) | 145(69.7) | 208(27.8) | 1 | |
Age 30–39 years | 183(40.4) | 270(59.6) | 453(60.6) | 0.784 (0.473–1.30) | 0.345 |
Age ≥40 years | 45(51.7) | 42(48.3) | 87(11.6) | 0.974 (0.475–1.99) | 0.942 |
Post graduation period | |||||
1–4 years | 43(25.3) | 127(74.7) | 170(22.7) | 1 | |
5–9 years | 107(38.1) | 174(61.9) | 281(37.6) | 1.785 (1.04–3.05) | 0.034 |
≥10 years | 141(47.5) | 156(52.5) | 297(39.7) | 2.418 (1.298–4.502) | 0.005 |
Previously dealing with the management of an infertile couple | |||||
No | 123(35.6) | 177(64.4) | 345(46.1) | 1 | |
Yes | 168(41.7) | 280(58.3) | 403(53.9) | 1.870 (1.368–2.554) | 0.034 |