Table 3.
Stratified and pooled analysis of studies included in meta-analysis of inadequate antenatal care and pregnancy intention based on study design and type of country, 1980-2012
| Stratifying variable | Sample size | Random effects | Fixed effects | Heterogeneity | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Study Design |
|
|
|
|
|
| Cross-sectional |
48,740 |
1.66(1.49-1.85) |
1.61(1.48-1.75) |
17.16 |
0.192 |
| Prospective cohort |
3104 |
1.56(1.05-2.19) |
1.38(1.11-1.71) |
4.77 |
0.092 |
|
Type of country |
|
|
|
|
|
| Developed |
35,147 |
1.86(1.62-2.14) |
1.86(1.62-2.14) |
1.18 |
0.991 |
| Developing |
40,837 |
1.54(1.33-1.77) |
1.50(1.37-1.63) |
15.75 |
0.028 |
| Pooled estimate | 75,984 | 1.64(1.47-1.82) | 1.58(1.46-1.71) | 23.7 | 0.096 |