Table 3.
Estimates of the natural direct, natural indirect and total effect of the association between the ICE and mortality mediated through chronic conditions (pre-pregnancy diabetes and/or chronic hypertension).a
| RR | Bootstrap Bias 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Effect | 1.50 | 1.18 2.70 |
| Controlled Direct Effect (CDE) | 1.51 | 1.18 2.74 |
| Natural Direct Effect (NDE) | 1.51 | 1.18 2.74 |
| Natural Indirect Effect (NIE) | 2.68 | 2.59 2.85 |
Model controlled for urban/rural, age, education, poverty, and race.