Table 3 Bivariable and multivariable analysis for early resumption of sexual intercourse among mothers of extended postpartum period in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia, 2020
Variables | Timing of resumption | COR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Before 6 weeks | After 6 weeks | |||
Residence | ||||
Urban | 146 | 352 | 3.79(1.18, 5.89) | 6.12(2.41, 15.66) |
Rural | 7 | 64 | 1 | 1 |
Age | ||||
18–24 | 49 | 138 | 0.97(0.54, 1.72) | 0.92(0.43, 1.99) |
25–34 | 82 | 214 | 0.90(0.52, 1.55) | 0.99(0.52, 1.86) |
> 35 | 22 | 64 | 1 | 1 |
Educational status | ||||
No formal education | 34 | 64 | 0.53(0.11, 0.92) | 0.54(0.29, 1.02) |
Primary school complete | 30 | 57 | 0.54(0.31, 0.95) | 0.49(0.26, 1.94) |
Secondary school complete | 49 | 154 | 0.89(0.55, 1.44) | 0.88(0.52, 1.48) |
College/University complete | 40 | 141 | 1 | 1 |
Parity | ||||
1 | 46 | 153 | 1.57(0.64, 3.86) | 2.26(1.66, 7.78) |
2–4 | 99 | 246 | 1.17(0.49, 2.80) | 1.81(0.59, 5.54) |
> 5 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
Breastfeed currently | ||||
Yes | 149 | 404 | 0.91(0.29, 2.85) | 1.01(0.29, 3.48) |
No | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
Reason for resuming sexual intercourse | ||||
I wanted sex | 59 | 77 | 1 | 1 |
Partner demand | 94 | 339 | 2.76(1.82, 4.16) | 2.66(1.72, 4.11) |
Ever advised about postpartum sexual activity | ||||
Yes | 35 | 109 | 1.20(0.77, 1.85) | 1.32(0.79, 2.19) |
No | 118 | 307 | 1 | 1 |
Using any family planning | ||||
Yes | 65 | 250 | 2.04(1.40, 2.97) | 2.72(1.51, 3.43) |
No | 88 | 166 | 1 | 1 |
Have postnatal care | ||||
Yes | 69 | 244 | 1.73(1.19, 2.51) | 1.45(1.06, 2.18) |
No | 84 | 172 | 1 | 1 |