Table 5

Logit regression on indoor congestion, facing respiratory diseases and taking averting action

PredictorsUnitICFRDTAA
dy/dxdy/dxdy/dx
GenderMale = 1, Female = 0−0.110.24*
AgeYear0.000.00
Education levelYears of schooling−0.04**0.000.04**
Living durationYear−0.00
IncomeBDT per month−0.00−0.00**−0.00
Household sizeNumber0.04
Area of residenceResidence = 1, Slum = 00.31−0.22*0.47**
Surrounding living placeHygienic = 1, Unhygienic = 0−0.150.09
Awareness of mosquito biteYes = 1, No = 0−0.20*
Density of mosquitoesHigh = 1, Low = 00.18*−0.02
Housing areaSq. Feet−0.27***
No. of people sleeping in a roomNumber0.04
Ventilation facilityYes = 1, No = 0−0.08**
Take healthy foodYes = 1, No = 0 0.18
Use repellent during sleepYes = 1, No = 00.12**−0.160.65***
Using time of repellent<8 h/day = 1, >8 h/day = 00.21***
Smoking statusYes = 1, No = 00.89
Hygiene awarenessYes = 1, No = 0−0.07
Taking averting actionYes = 1, No = 0−0.230.16
Consult with doctorYes = 1, No = 00.180.100.02
No. of observation 120120120
Log likelihood −16.93−65.62−53.42
Pseudo R2 0.600.110.35

Note(s): N.B.: ***p < 0.01, **p < 0.05, *p < 0.1; IC = Indoor Congestion; FRD = Facing Respiratory Diseases; TAA = Taking averting action

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