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Table 4 Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models for the predictors of skills in the PE/E management (N = 176)

From: Knowledge and skills of pre-eclampsia management among healthcare providers working in antenatal clinics in Zanzibar

Variables

Skills Level

   

Total

Adequate skills

n(%)

COR (95% CI)

AOR (95% CI)

p-value

Age group (years) a

  20–39

 

41(32.5)

12.5(5.2–30.4)

2.8(0.7–15.6)

0.15

  40–59

 

42(85.7)

Ref

  

Sex

  Male

76

37(48.5)

-

-

 

  Female

100

46(46)

-

-

 

Working facilities level a

  Primary level

118

47(39.8)

Ref.

  

  Secondary and tertiary level

58

36(62.1)

2.47(1.2–4.7)b

1.7(0.3–9.6)

0.5

Professional qualification a

  Diploma in nursing

96

39(40.6)

Ref

  

  Degree/master in

Nursing

13

12(92.3)

17.5(2-140)

12(0.5–251)

0.11

  Clinical officer

47

15(31.9)

0.6(0.3–1.4)

0.4(0.1–1.7)

0.44

  Assistant/medical

doctor

20

17(85)

8.2(2.2–30.1)b

18.9(2.1–166)

0.008

Pre-eclampsia on job training a

  Never Attended training

101

15(14.9)

Ref.

  

  Attended training

75

68(90.7)

55.6(21.4–144)b

8.7(2.7–27.5)

< 0.001

Experience in ANC (years) a

  Less than 5

88

10(11.4)

Ref.

  

  5 and above

88

73(83.0)

37.9(16-89.8)b

27.9(5.2–148)

< 0.001

  1. ap-value < 0.05 in chi square test
  2. bp-value < 0.05 in simple logistic regression