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Table 3 Stratified and pooled analysis of studies included in meta-analysis of inadequate antenatal care and pregnancy intention based on study design and type of country, 1980-2012

From: The effects of pregnancy intention on the use of antenatal care services: systematic review and meta-analysis

Stratifying variable

Sample size

Random effects

Fixed effects

Heterogeneity

P

Study Design

     

Cross-sectional

48,740

1.66(1.49-1.85)

1.61(1.48-1.75)

17.16

0.192

Prospective cohort

3104

1.56(1.05-2.19)

1.38(1.11-1.71)

4.77

0.092

Type of country

     

Developed

35,147

1.86(1.62-2.14)

1.86(1.62-2.14)

1.18

0.991

Developing

40,837

1.54(1.33-1.77)

1.50(1.37-1.63)

15.75

0.028

Pooled estimate

75,984

1.64(1.47-1.82)

1.58(1.46-1.71)

23.7

0.096