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Effects of elective caesarean section and antiretroviral treatment on vertical transmission rates of HIV, 1995-8 from logistic regression
| Vaginal/emergency caesarean section | Elective caesarean section | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No antiretroviral treatment | 31.6 (13.6 to 52.2) | 15.3 (3.4 to 32.7) | 1 |
| Antiretroviral treatment | 10.1 (4.6 to 16.4) | 4.2 (0.8 to 8.5) | 0.24 (0.08 to 0.76)* |
| Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | 1 | 0.39 (0.08 to 1.04)† |
χ21=6.9, P=0.009.
χ21=3.3, P=0.07.
