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. 2017 Dec 4;18(1):114. doi: 10.1186/s10194-017-0823-1

Table 4.

Multivariate logistic regression analysis of clinical and demographics variables associated with secondary headache in pregnant women

Variable OR (95% CI) p value
Complications during current pregnancy 2.2 (0.7–6.8) 0.155
Prior primary headache 0.5 (0.2–1.3) 0.147
Prior secondary headache 6.6 (1.3–33.1) 0.021*
Side predominance 0.5 (0.2–1.3) 0.141
Visual disturbancea 0.3 (0.1–1.0) 0.048*
Sensory disturbanceb 0.4 (0.1–1.4) 0.154
Elevated blood pressure 7.2 (2.3–22.6) 0.001*
Fever 12.1 (1.3–111.0) 0.028*
Abnormal neurological examination referable to acute symptoms 9.9 (2.7–36.3) 0.001*

* = statistical significant (p < 0.05)

a = 58.3% scintillating scotoma, 31.3% blurred vision

b = 73.8% unilateral hypoesthesia, 17.6% unilateral paresthesia