Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified women's education, religion and household possessions score as significant predictors of attitudes toward female circumcision in both Haj-Yousif and Shendi (Table 3). For instance, each year of education decreases the odds that women would favor continuation of female circumcision in both areas. In addition, Muslim women are significantly more likely to support circumcision than are Christian women in Haj-Yousif and Shendi, and support decreased with rising household possessions scores in both areas. (A multivariate analysis was not carried out for Juba because of the small number of circumcised women.)