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Table 2 Binary logistic regression on food avoidance based on taboos among respondents

From: Food taboos and myths in South Eastern Nigeria: The belief and practice of mothers in the region

Variable (Definition)

Estimate

Odds Ratio

OR (95 % CI)

Lower

Upper

P

Age (≤30 years vs. > 30 years)

- 0.5

0.61

0.27

1.39

0.24

Parity (Multigravida vs. Primigravida)

0.78

2.20

0.89

5.45

0.09

Highest educational Attainment (University/equivalent vs. Non-university degree/equivalent)

0.40

1.49

0.67

3.28

0.38

Occupation (High-profile careers vs. Low-profile careers)

- 0.37

0.69

0.31

1.55

0.37