Table 2.
Multivariable analysis for predictors of newborn mortality
| Variables | Un-adjusted RR (95 % CI) | Adjusted RR (95 % CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group | |||
| 15–19 | 0.10 (0.01–0.77) | 0.15 (.02–1.20) | 0.074 |
| 20–24 | 0.91 (0.45–1.81) | 0.73 (0.30–1.81) | 0.502 |
| 25–29 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| 30–34 | 1.46 (0.73–2.90) | 1.04 (0.50–2.17) | 0.914 |
| 35–39 | 2.11 (1.02–4.35) | 0.67 (0.26–1.77) | 0.425 |
| 40 and above | 2.99 (1.31–6.83) | 1.89 (0.76–4.74) | 0.173 |
| Parity | |||
| Para less than 5 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Para 5 and above | 2.94 (1.79–4.83) | 2.53 (1.14–5.65) | 0.023 |
| Received CHWs home visits | |||
| Never received a CHWs visit | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Received CHWs visit | 0.23 (0.05–0.89) | 0.13 (0.02–0.91) | 0.040 |
| Newborn experienced danger signs | |||
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 2.07 (1.10–3.91) | 2.42 (1.04–5.62) | 0.040 |
| Time accessed ANC | |||
| < =3 month | 0.50 (0.26–0.96) | 0.76 (0.38–1.55) | 0.454 |
| 4 and above | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Newborn with Low birth weight | |||
| Yes | 2.18 (1.01–4.72) | 3.10 (1.47–6.56) | 0.003 |
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| ANC visits number | |||
| ANC <4 times | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| ANC 4 times and above | 0.45 (0.26–0.78) | 0.65 (0.43–0.98) | 0.040 |