Table 4.
Results of multivariable regression model to explain the magnitude of delay
| Adjusted ratio to the reference group [95% CI] | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of facilities visited before CEmOC | |||
| 2 or more | 19.5 [13.7, 27.8] | <0.0001 | |
| 1 | 4.9 [3.8, 6.4] | <0.0001 | |
| None (CEmOC only) | Reference | ||
| Complication type | |||
| Haemorrhage in early pregnancy | 1.9 [1.2, 3.1] | 0.006 | |
| Severe pre-eclampsia | 2.1 [1.3, 3.5] | 0.002 | |
| APH | 1.6 [1.0, 2.6] | 0.042 | |
| Eclampsia | 1.4 [0.9, 2.1] | 0.111 | |
| Impending rupture of the uterus | 1.7 [1.0, 2.9] | 0.032 | |
| Rupture of the uterus | 1.8 [1.1, 3.2] | 0.032 | |
| PPH | Reference | ||
| Severe infection | 2.6 [1.4, 4.9] | 0.002 | |
| Other | 0.7 [0.2, 2.2] | 0.499 | |
| Reported difficulties obtaining transportation | |||
| Very difficult | 2.1 [1.5, 3.0] | <0.0001 | |
| Moderately difficult | 1.0 [0.8, 1.3] | 0.929 | |
| Not difficult | Reference | ||
| Number of people the husband can rely on in long-term emergency | |||
| 0 | 1.4 [0.8, 2.3] | 0.257 | |
| 1-2 | 1.2 [0.7, 2.1] | 0.474 | |
| 3-4 | Reference | ||
| 5 or more | 2.0 [1.1, 3.7] | 0.033 | |
Note: APH = antepartum haemorrhage; CEmOC = comprehensive emergency obstetric care; PPH = postpartum haemorrhage.