Table 4.
Adjusted association between neonatal sepsis and independent factors among mother-infant dyads in Kampala District, 2012
| Characteristics | Neonatal sepsis | Adjusted Odds ratio (95% CI)a | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes n (%) | No n (%) | |||
| Maternal education | ||||
| None or Primary | 16 (45.7) | 110 (39.0) | 1 | |
| Secondary | 15 (42.9) | 138 (48.9) | 0.82 (0.36–1.88) | 0.637 |
| Tertiary | 4 (11.4) | 34 (12.1) | 0.67 (0.15–2.90) | 0.591 |
| Paternal financial support | ||||
| Yes | 27 (77.1) | 262 (93.2) | 1 | |
| No | 8 (22.9) | 19 (06.8) | 3.87 (1.40–10.68) | 0.009∞ |
| Duration of rupture of membranes | ||||
| < 18 h | 23 (67.6) | 269 (96.1) | 1 | |
| ≥ 18 h | 11 (32.4) | 11 (03.9) | 12.6 (4.74–33.64) | < 0.001∞ |
| Wash hands prior to handling the baby | ||||
| No | 10 (29.4) | 41 (14.7) | 1 | |
| Yes | 24 (70.6) | 238 (85.3) | 0.50 (0.20–1.24) | 0.135 |
∞Significant p value
aadjusted for maternal education, family support, duration of rupture of membranes and washing hands before handling the baby