Table 5 Factor associated with dietary diversity among pregnant women attending ANC in coastal region, Tanzania (n = 338)

Marital status

60

170

Married

15

25

1

1

Single

17

51

1.70 (0.84, 3.43)

1.33 (0.61, 2.89)

Living together (Cohabiting)

0.94 (0.50, 1.76)

0.92 (0.47, 1.80)

Level of Education

No formal education and primary School education

61

160

1.05 (0.63, 1.75)

1.36 (0.77, 2.40)

Secondary education and higher

31

86

1

1

Current occupation

Homemakers/Housewives

63

144

1.53 (0.93, 2.55)

1.51 (0.87, 2.62)

Working/Have some income

29

102

1

1

Having health insurance

Yes

9

10

2.55 (1.00, 6.51)*

2.20 (0.81, 6.00)

No

83

236

1

1

Number of Pregnancy

1

32

73

1.64 (0.82, 3.27)

2.44 (1.09, 5.44)*

2 and 3

44

113

1.46 (0.76, 2.80)

1.82 (0.89, 3.70)

≥ 4

16

60

1

1

Decisions for attending Antenatal Care Clinic

Myself, my husband, my partner, or others

32

58

1.72 (1.02, 2.90)*

1.48 (0.81, 2.69)

Together with my husband or partner

60

188

1

1

Nutrition Knowledge

Medium to High Knowledge

25

34

2.32 (1.29, 4.17)*

2.58 (1.36, 4.89)*

Low Knowledge

67

212

1

1

Distance from health facility

Near

0.52 (0.31, 0.87)*

1.77 (1.02, 3.06)*

Far

1

1