Table 3. Multivariate analysis of risk factors for obstetric fistula.
Variable | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | P-Value |
Duration of labour (hrs) * | 1.06 (1.04–1.09) | 1.06 (1.04–1.08) | <0.001 |
Baby weight (Kg) * | |||
Less than 3.5 Kg | 1 | 1 | |
More or equal 3.5 Kg | 1.59 (1.28–1.95) | 1.52 (1.15–1.99 | 0.003 |
Respondent height (cm) * | |||
More than 150 cm | 1 | 1 | |
150 cm or less | 3.70 (2.22–6.25) | 2.63(1.35–5.26) | 0.004 |
Mode of Delivery * | |||
Vaginal delivery | 1 | 1 | |
Caesarean Section | 17.10(9.23–31.69) | 13.30(6.74–26.39) | <0.001 |
Respondent's level of education * | |||
No education | 1 | 1 | |
Primary | 0.71(0.42–1.21) | 0.63(0.31–1.23) | 0.176 |
Post Primary | 0.30(0.16–0.59) | 0.31(0.13–0.72) | 0.007 |
Antenatal attendance | |||
Yes | 1 | ||
No | 2.04(0.5–7.16) | - | - |
Distance to the nearest EmOC Obstetric Care unit (Km) | 1.03 (1.02–1.04) | - | - |
Time from on-set of labour to decision to seek care (hrs) | 1.06 (1.03–1.08) | - | - |
Time spent at health facility before delivery (hrs) | 1.09 (0.99–1.03) | - | - |
*Significant variables at multivariate analysis, EmOC = Emergency obstetric care, hrs = hours.