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Table 8 Comparison of RI and MEOWS tool scores (Moderate/High versus Low) and Morbidity (Yes versus No), N: 399. The characteristics of the RI and MEOWS tool

From: Implementing the Risk Identification (RI) and Modified Early Obstetric Warning Signs (MEOWS) tool in district hospitals in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

RI & MEOWS level

Chi-Square

(P value)

RR (95% CI)

Sensitivity

Specificity

Accuracy

PPV

NPV

Moderate or High

Low

< 0.0001

4.1 (2.4–7.1)

28.9%

93. 5%

86.2%

36.1%

91.1%

  1. Morbidity: defined as a composite outcome of PPH, Preeclampsia or Infections,
  2. PPV Positive predictive value, NPV Negative Predictive Value