Table 5

Ordinal logistic regression analysis of sociodemographics, professional characteristics and training/skill on the efficient use of LHIMS by respondents

VariableModel 1Model 2Model 3
OR (95% CI)OR (95% CI)OR (95% CI)
Sociodemographic
 Sex
 Female1.286 (1.021 to 1.62)*1.276 (1.013 to 1.609)*1.199 (0.947 to 1.518)
 Male1.001.001.00
Educational qualification
 Certificate0.96 (0.67 to 1.374)0.92 (0.641 to 1.321)0.879 (0.611 to 1.265)
 Diploma/Higher National Diploma (HND)1.336 (1.052 to 1.698)*1.288 (1.01 to 1.641)*1.245 (0.976 to 1.589)
 Degree+1.001.001.00
Work experience
 ≤1 year0.621 (0.458 to 0.842)*0.622 (0.458 to 0.844)*0.628 (0.462 to 0.852)*
 2–5 years0.714 (0.537 to 0.95)*0.721 (0.541 to 0.96)*0.724 (0.544 to 0.965)*
 ≥6 years1.001.001.00
Training/skill
Status of training
 Yes0.691 (0.48 to 0.994)*0.715 (0.496 to 1.031)
 No1.001.00
Computer efficacy
Beginner0.689 (0.525 to 0.904)*
Advanced users1.00
  • Source: Agyemang, 2021.

  • 1.00=reference category; sample (N)=1126.

  • p<0.05.

  • LHIMS, lightwave health information management system.