Table 12 Multivariate regression of variables predicting defecation passage preferences at night for under five children by their caregivers

 Secondary and above

1.580

0.784–3.185

 None – Primary

Ref

 Civil Servant

2.896

1.059–7.919

 Other (semi-skilled/business)

Ref

 1–2 years

1.385

0.763–2.517

 3–5 years

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 > 2

1.970

0.401–9.680

 1–2

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 Mother

1.078

0.495–2.350

 Others (grandmother/paid carer)

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 Within the premises

1.630

0.842–3.154

 Outside the premises

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 Good

3.495

1.802–6.780

 Poor

Ref

 Safe

2.250

1.092–4.640

 Unsafe

Ref

 Safe

2.316

1.165–4.605

 Unsafe

Ref

 Incorrect

1.298

0.649–2.595

 Correct

Ref