Table 4 Multivariable table among women who use reusable cloth comparing the PRR of different MHM practices
Risk Factors | BV Unadjusted | BV Adjusted | Candidiasis Unadjusted | Candidiasis Adjusted | TV Unadjusted | TV Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRR (95% CI) | PRR (95% CI) | PRR (95% CI) | PRR (95% CI) | PRR (95% CI) | PRR (95% CI) | |
Place to wash absorbent | ||||||
 Inside the toilet stall | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 At the tube well or yard | 1.04(0.81–1.34) | 1.01 (0.76–1.34) | 0.80 (0.61–1.07) | 0.86 (0.64–1.16) | 1.39 (0.58–3.33) | 2.30 (0.80–6.56) |
After washing, how did you dry the cloth | ||||||
 Dry it in the Sun/open space | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 Dry it inside the house | 1.15(0.89–1.48) | 1.07(0.82–1.39) | 1.89(1.41–2.55) | 1.78(1.34–2.38) | 2.13(0.83–5.47) | 1.91(0.68–5.32) |
How do you store the cloth for use next time | ||||||
 Wrapped in polythene | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 Wrapped in another material | 1.01(0.76–1.35) | 1.04(0.76–1.42) | 0.83(0.59–1.16) | 0.86(0.62–1.20) | 0.33(0.79–1.42) | 0.28(0.07–1.10) |
Where did you store the cloth for use next time | ||||||
 Within the cupboard in the changing room | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 In the toilet | 1.10(0.85–1.42) | 1.11(0.85–1.43) | 1.98(1.50–2.61) | 1.96(1.49–2.57) | 0.63(0.24–1.61) | 0.54(0.21–1.38) |