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Table 5 Multivariable model with outcome of maternal death by 6 weeks after delivery*

From: Risk factors for maternal death and trends in maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries: a prospective longitudinal cohort analysis

Model Covariates

Adjusted Relative Risk

Maternal age

 

Maternal age: <20 vs. 20-35

1.1 (0.7, 1.6)

Maternal age: >35 vs. 20-35

1.2 (0.6, 2.4)

Maternal education

 

Maternal education: no formal vs university

3.2 (1.5, 6.9)

Maternal education: primary vs university

3.4 (1.6, 7.5)

Maternal education: secondary vs university

2.5 (1.1, 5.7)

Parity

 

Parity:0 vs. 1-2

1.3 (1.0, 1.7)

Parity:>2 vs. 1-2

1.4 (1.0, 2.0)

No antenatal care vs. at least 1 antenatal care visit

1.8 (1.2, 2.5)

Birth attendant

 

Birth attendant: nurse/midwife/health worker vs physician

0.4 (0.3, 0.6)

Birth attendant: traditional birth attendant vs physician

0.6 (0.3, 1.0)

Birth attendant: family/other vs physician

0.4 (0.2, 0.7)

Delivery mode

 

Delivery mode: vaginal-assisted vs vaginal

1.8 (0.9, 3.7)

Delivery mode: caesarean-section vs vaginal

1.9 (1.3, 2.8)

Obstructed labor: yes vs no

1.1 (0.8, 1.5)

Fetal Malposition: yes vs no

1.3 (0.8, 2.0)

Hemorrhage: yes vs. no

3.3 (2.2, 5.1)

Hypertensive disorders including seizures / convulsions: yes vs. no

7.4 (5.2, 10.4)

  1. * MNHR 2010-2013 deliveries excluding women lost to follow-up prior to delivery or missing maternal status at 6 weeks after delivery. Multivariable model adjusted for clinical site.