Table 3.
Multivariable Logistic Regression table showing factors associated with maternal deaths
| Variable | Cases n(%) | Controls n(%) | cOR (95 % CI) | aOR (95 % CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural dwellers | 109 (78.4) | 144 (34.5) | 4.5 (2.4–8.3) | 4.5 (2.5–8.3) | <0.001 |
| Being referred | 89 (64) | 91 (21.8) | 5.4 (2.9–10.0) | 5.0 (2.8–9.2) | <0.001 |
| Primary or no education | 86 (61.9) | 163 (39.1) | 1.7 (0.9–3.1) | 1.9 (1.0–3.3) | 0.037 |
| No Antenatal Care (ANC) attendance | 60 (43.2) | 99 (23.7) | 3.6 (1.8–7.0) | 3.6 (1.9–6.9) | <0.001 |
| Delay to decide to seek health care (delay 1) | 131 (94.2) | 301 (72.2) | 32.6 (13.5–78.6) | 36.9 (16.2–84.4) | <0.001 |
| HIV positive sero-status | 48 (34.5) | 65 (15.6) | 3.4 (1.6–6.9) | 3.6 (1.9–7.0) | <0.001 |