Table 3 Knowledge and attitude towards PITC service by cases and controls who attended OPD of selected health facilities in Wolaita zone, Southern Ethiopia, February 2012
Variables | Case (n = 97) #(%) | Control (n = 194) #(%) | Crude OR (95 % CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Ever heard of PITC | |||
Yes | 54 (55.7) | 170 (87.6) | 1 |
No | 43 (44.3) | 24 (12.4) | 5.64 (3.14,10.13) a |
Know PITC is given to all OPD patients | |||
Yes | 57 (58.8) | 146 (75.3) | 1 |
No | 40 (41.2) | 48 (24.7) | 2.14 (1.27,3.59) a |
Patient has right to refuse PITC | |||
Yes | 93 (95.9) | 188 (96.9) | 1 |
No | 4 (4.1) | 6 (3.1) | 1.35 (0.37,4.89) |
Patients are benefited from PITC service | |||
Yes | 89 (91.8) | 187 (96.4) | 1 |
No | 8 (8.2) | 7 (3.6) | 2.4 (0.84,6.83) |
Support provision of PITC service to all OPD patients | |||
Yes | 57 (58.8) | 182 (93.8) | 1 |
No | 40 (41.2) | 12 (6.2) | 10.64 (5.23,21.66) a |
Perceive the benefits of PITC | |||
Yes | 58 (59.8) | 185 (95.4) | 1 |
No | 39 (40.2) | 9 (4.6) | 13.82 (6.32,30.23) a |
PITC can affect health service utilization by patients | |||
No | 81 (83.5) | 181 (93.3) | 1 |
Yes | 16 (16.5) | 13 (6.7) | 2.75 (1.26,5.98) a |