Table 4 Bivariable and multivariable analysis of factors associated with VIA service utilization among study participants in Hawassa city, Ethiopia (n = 411)
Variables | Screened with VIA N (%) | Unadjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted odds ratio (95%CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | ||||
 30–39 | 24(15.4) | 1.00 | 1.00 | .000 |
 40–49 | 61 (23.9) | 1.73 (1. 03–2.91) | 4.64 (2. 15–10.01) | |
Parity | ||||
 1–5 | 19(10.8) | 1.00 | 1.00 | .287 |
 > 5 | 66(28.1) | 3.23 (1. 85–5.62) | 0.59 (0. 23–1.55) | |
Having history of STIs | ||||
 No | 31 (11.7) | 1.00 | 1.00 | .000 |
 Yes | 54 (37.2) | 4.50 (2. 72–7.44) | 3.90 (2. 02–7.53) | |
Advice from health care providers | ||||
 No | 17 (9.9) | 1.00 | 1.00 | .003 |
 Yes | 68(28.5) | 3.63 (2. 04–6.44) | 4.52 (1. 70–12.11) | |
Awareness on VIA screening | ||||
 No | 50 (19.6) | 1.00 | 1.00 | .001 |
 Yes | 35 (22.4) | 1.19 (0. 73–1.93) | 3.67 (1. 68–8.04) | |
Self-perceived risk of developing cervical cancer | ||||
 No | 26(12.6) | 1.00 | 1.00 | .000 |
 Yes | 59(28.8) | 2.80 (1. 70–4.66) | 3.52 (1. 74–7.13) | |
Community health education | ||||
 No | 28 (16.3) | 1.00 | 1.00 | .000 |
 Yes | 57 (23.8) | 0.06 (1. 61–0.10) | 6.25 (2. 10–13.05) | |