Table 3 Reduced model showing independent variables and importance in predicting intent to fast and chi-square values (N = 181)

Perceived physical ability

14.296

0.00000

4

73.0888502

< 0.0001

Believe mother’s opinion

2.253

0.00558

4

14.6108851

0.0056

Perceived impact on women’s health

2.120

0.00759

4

13.9096018

0.0076

Husband’s opinion importance

1.306

0.04949

4

9.5127471

0.0495

Beliefs in Islam guidance

1.161

0.06898

4

8.70247432

0.0690