From: Prevalence and factors associated with preterm birth at kenyatta national hospital
Factors | Term (n = 263) (%) | Preterm (n = 59) (%) | OR (95% CI) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Parity | ||||
≥ 4 | 4 (1.5) | 4 (6.8) | 4.709 (1.143–19.407) | 0.019 |
< 4 | 259 (98.5) | 55 (93.2) | ||
Previous preterm | ||||
Yes | 20 (15.6) | 12 (35.3) | 2.945 (1.259–6.891) | 0.010 |
No | 108 (84.4) | 22 (64.7) | ||
Interpregnancy interval (months) | ||||
< 24 | 14 (10.9) | 2 (5.7) | 0.506 (0.110–2.342) | 0.357 |
≥ 24 | 114 (89.1) | 33 (94.3) |