Table 3.
Multivariate logistic analysis of factors associated with caesarean section delivery
| Variable | OR | 95%CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| No/primary education | +1 | - | - |
| Sec/higher education | 0.55 | 0.320-0.941 | 0.029++ |
| Gestational age | |||
| 37-40 | +1 | - | - |
| <37 | 0.20 | 0.100-0.412 | <0.001++ |
| >40 | 1.09 | 1.029-1.281 | <0.001++ |
| ANC attendance | |||
| 0 | +1 | ||
| 1-3 | 0.30 | 0.059-1.535 | 0.418 |
| ≥4 | 2.99 | 1.762-5.065 | <0.001++ |
| Referral status | |||
| Not referred | +1 | - | - |
| Referred | 1.19 | 1.108-1.337 | <0.001++ |
| Birth weight (grams) | |||
| 2500-3999 | +1 | - | - |
| 1500-2499 | 0.17 | 0.086-0.339 | <0.001++ |
| ≥4000 | 1.21 | 1.064-1.657 | 0.008++ |
Results by multivariate analyses; OR = Odd Ratios; CI = Confidence Interval; p = probability value; +Reference
Category, ++significance at 0.05 level, model fits reasonably well. Model assumptions are met. There are no interaction and multicollinearity problems