Table 2 Multiple logistic regression of primiparous assisted during labor in public hospitals, Brazil, 2011–2012 (N = 2487)

Macro region of Brazil

North

2,2

2.5

1.3

4.6

Northeast

2,2

2.3

1.1

4.7

South

2,5

2.8

1.4

5.5

Southeast ^a

1

1

-

-

Midwest

3,2

3.4

1.6

7.1

Clinical or obstetrical conditions potentially associated with obstetric emergencies before childbirth

Yes

2,7

2.7

1.7

4.4

No ^a

1

1

-

-

Prenatal counseling favorable for vaginal delivery

Yes

0,4

0,5

0.3

0.6

No ^a

1

1

-

-

Decision on the type of delivery at the end of pregnancy

No

3,4

3.5

2.6

4.5

Yes, vaginal ^a

1

1

-

-

Yes, cesarean

13,6

12.1

7.1

20.7

Type of labor

Spontaneous ^a

1

1

-

-

Induced

0,3

0,2

0,1

0,4

Cervical dilation at admission

≥4 cm ^a

1

1

-

-

<4 cm

1,6

2.1

1.4

3.3

Use of any of the good practices during labor

Yes

0,2

0,3

0,2

0,5

No ^a

1

1

-

-

Use of spinal or epidural analgesia

Yes

4,0

3.7

1.8

7.6

No ^a

1

1

-

-

Presence of at least one midwife during assistance with labor

No

2,3

1.0

0.6

1.7

Yes ^a

1

1

-

-