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Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression analysis for the risk factors included in the CMDS with the need for a skilled birth attendant as the outcome

From: Assessment and validation of the Community Maternal Danger Score algorithm

Name of risk factor

Adjusted odds ratios

95% confidence interval: lower bound

95% confidence interval: upper bound

P-value (*marks a significant result)

Age: high risk

1.827

0.876

3.766

0.103

Parity: high risk

2.846

0.820

11.782

0.117

Patient size: high risk

1.085

0.619

1.869

0.772

Obstetrical history: high risk

2.691

1.770

4.153

 < 0.0001*

Obstetrical history: extremely high risk

6.819

2.171

30.333

0.003*

Fundal height (3rd trimester)

0.697

0.463

1.051

0.084

Signs of Pre-eclampsia: high risk

2.728

1.676

4.572

 < 0.0001*

Signs of pre-eclampsia: extremely high risk

18.443

3.774

333.322

0.005*

Co-existing conditions: high risk

2.092

1.274

3.530

0.004*

Co-existing conditions: extremely high risk

3.516

1.402

10.745

0.014*

Age and parity (interaction)

0.155

0.038

0.627

0.008*