Table 4. Logistic regression for low birth weight determinants, controlling for maternal characteristics.
| Variable categories | OR (95% CI) | P-value | a AOR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study group | ||||
| Intervention | 0.36 (0.18-0.69) | 0.002 | 0.26 (0.10-0.64) | 0.010 |
| Control | ref | |||
| Mode of delivery | ||||
| Cesarean | 1.70 (0.88-3.29) | 0.104 | 2.27 (1.04-4.94) | 0.039 |
| Normal/SVD | ref | |||
| Pregnancy MUAC | ||||
| <23 cm | 2.10 (1.05-4.19) | 0.036 | 2.57 (1.15-5.78) | 0.022 |
| 23-32 cm | 0.57 (0.12-2.59) | 0.465 | 1.71 (0.37-7.85) | 0.488 |
| 33> | ref | |||
| Time of last ANC visit | ||||
| 1st and 2nd Girard eta al.trimester | 9.73 (4.37-21.65) | <0.001 | 9.48 (3.72-24.15) | <0.001 |
| 3rd trimester | ref | |||
| Mothers’ height | ||||
| <154.5 (<25th percentile) | 3.42 (1.09-10.67) | 0.034 | 3.33 (1.01-10.96) | 0.043 |
| 154.5-163 (50th percentile) | 2.59 (0.88-7.58) | 0.115 | 1.92 (0.62-5.98) | 0.257 |
| >163 (>75th percentile) | ref | |||
| Mothers’ age | ||||
| 14-24 | 2.19 (1.12-4.29) | 0.021 | 2.26 (1.02-4.99) | 0.044 |
| 25-45 | ref | |||
| Gestation age at birth | ||||
| Preterm (<37 weeks) | 4.45 (2.32-8.55) | <0.001 | 3.93 (1.93-7.98) | <0.001 |
| Term | ref | |||
| Parity | ||||
| 0-1 child | 3.61 (1.41-9.21) | 0.007 | 3.55 (1.37-9.15) | 0.009 |
| 2 and above | ref |
a
AOR-adjusted odds ratio, adjusted for doctor assisted delivery, infant sex, and fever during pregnancy.
SVD: spontaneous vaginal delivery, MUAC: mid upper arm circumference, ANC: antenatal care.