Table 4.
Logistic regression model for variables associated with postpartum morbidity for deliveries at home (n=1,234)
| Variable | Adjusted odds ratio | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal characteristics | |||
| Risk parity | 1.4 | 1.04-1.80 | 0.02 |
| Maternal age (years) | 1.0 | 1.00-1.04 | 0.89 |
| Poorest strata | 1.7 | 1.28-2.23 | 0.00 |
| Undernourished | 1.6 | 1.05-2.52 | 0.03 |
| Anaemia | 1.7 | 0.88-3.09 | 0.12 |
| Use of antenatal care | 1.4 | 1.00-1.87 | 0.05 |
| Malpositioned infant | 3.3 | 1.17-9.53 | 0.02 |
| Any reported delivery-related complications | 1.7 | 1.27-2.31 | 0.00 |
| Delivery practices | |||
| Hard pressure to abdomen with hand or object or pull umbilical cord | 1.3 | 0.97-1.78 | 0.08 |
| Multiple vaginal exam | 1.5 | 1.12-1.96 | 0.01 |
CI=Confidence interval