Table 2.
Variables used to understand the associations between SP interventions and stillbirths between April and November 2015 (n = 9453)
| Variable Name | Definition | N and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stillbirth | 1 = Stillbirth | A stillbirth was defined as an infant born at least 8 months or more of estimated gestational age, who showed no signs of life at birth |
| 0 = Live birth | Births that occurred before 8 months gestation were coded as missing (miscarriage/abortion) | |
| SPFREQ | 0,1,2, 3+ doses of SP | |
| Intervention | 1 = DANGE SHUNI, Goronyo or Silame LGA, where community based SP distribution occurred | |
| 0 = Yabo | ||
| Any ANC | 1 = Yes | |
| 0 = No | ||
| Primi | 1 = Primigravida | n = 9438 |
| 2 = Multi | ||
| Place of delivery | 1 = Health facility (hospital, health center/post) | |
| 0 = Home | ||
| Month of birth | 1 = July–November | Month of birth |
| 0 = May, June |