Table 4 Associated factors for NSAIDs self-medication among the public in Gondar city, Northwest ethiopia, 2023 (n = 786).

From: Self-Medication with NSAIDs in Gondar city: prevalence, predictors, and public health implications

Variables

Categories

Self-medication practice with NSAIDs

COR(95%CI)

AOR(95%CI)

Educational status

Can’t read and write (ref)

  

Primary (1–8)

0.715 (0.441, 1.157)

0.931 (0.567,1.531)*

Secondary (9–12)

0.347(0.221, 0.545)

0.362(0.229, 0.574

College and above

0.662(0.457, 0.959)

0.688(0.472,1.004)

Are you currently covered by health insurance?

No (ref)

  

Yes

0.452(0.329,0.621)

0.449(0.323,0.624)*

Hosmer and lemeshow test =0.348, * P <0.05.

  1. Footnote:
  2. AOR: Adjusted odd ratio.
  3. CI: Confidence interval.
  4. COR: Crude odd ratio.
  5. NSAIDs: Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs.