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. 2022 May 23;5(5):e2213521. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.13521

Table 3. Adverse Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes in Nonsurgical and Surgical Specialists vs Family Physicians.

Outcome Specialty Odds ratio (95% CI)
Unadjusted Adjusteda
Severe maternal morbidity Family physician (n = 5315) 1 [Reference] 1 [Reference]
Nonsurgical specialist (n = 4163) 1.21 (0.89-1.64) 1.12 (0.82-1.53)
Surgical specialist (n = 544) 1.59 (0.83-3.04) 1.43 (0.74-2.76)
Severe neonatal morbidity Family physician (n = 5305) 1 [Reference] 1 [Reference]
Nonsurgical specialist (n = 4158) 1.01 (0.83-1.22) 0.98 (0.80-1.19)
Surgical specialist (n = 543) 1.15 (0.73-1.80) 1.08 (0.68-1.71)
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Adjusted for maternal age, calendar year, immigration status, comorbidity index, parity, history of preterm birth, multiple gestation, and mode of delivery.