Table 5.

Binomial logistic regression analysis (models 1–3) for the associations between cesarean delivery and neonatal mortality, adjusted odds ratios (aOR) in Kenya 2014 and Tanzania, 2015–2016

	Model 1			Model 2				Model 3
	aOR (95% CI)			aOR (95% CI)				aOR (95% CI)
	Overall, N = 12,898	Kenya	Tanzania	Overall	Kenya	Tanzania	Overall		Kenya	Tanzania
Cesarean section
No	Ref	Ref	Ref	Ref	Ref	Ref	Ref		Ref	Ref
Yes	1.7(1.2–2.7)	1.6(0.8–3.4)	1.8(1.0–3.2)	1.6(1.0–2.7)	1.5(0.7–3.5)	1.7(0.9–3.4)	1.6(0.9–2.6)		1.4(0.6–3.2)	1.7(0.9–3.4)

Model 1: Adjusted for maternal factors (Maternal age, parity, education level and BMI) Model 2: Model 1 factors and fetal risk factors (multiple births and birthweight), Model 3: Models 1 & 2 factors and number of antenatal visits.

Bold values indicate statistically significant odds ratios.