Table 4 Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios of anal sphincter tear among women with FGM Type 3 by episiotomy type
Model 1: Unadjusted odds ratios (95 % CI) | Model 2: Adjusted odds ratio (95 % CI) | |
|---|---|---|
Episiotomy type | ||
None (comparison) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Anterior | 0.11 (0.05–0.25)*** | 0.15 (0.06–0.40)*** |
Posterior lateral | 0.72 (0.48–1.07) | 0.68 (0.50–0.94)* |
Anterior & Posterior lateral | 0.18 (0.11–0.31)*** | 0.21 (0.12–0.36)*** |
Other | 0.73 (0.09–5.87) | 0.62 (0.04–6.4) |
Obstetric characteristics | ||
Parity | -- | 0.64 (0.40–1.02) |
Pelvic introitus | -- | 1.19 (0.89–1.60) |
Demographic characteristics | ||
Age | -- | 0.98 (0.94–1.02) |
Education | -- | 0.96 (0.73–1.26) |
SES | -- | 0.71 (0.30–1.67) |