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Table 4 Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors predicting preterm birth

From: Maternal, obstetric and gynecological factors associated with preterm birth in Rwanda: findings from a national longitudinal study

Variables

Unadjusted OR (95%CI)

Adjusted OR (95%CI)

Maternal age [years]

  

15 to 24

1.00

1.00

25 to 34

1.23(0.78–1.93)

1.27(0.79–2.03)

35 to 49

2.14(1.25–3.65)

2.00(1.13–3.53)

Partner’s smoking status

 

Yes

2.01(1.12–3.60)

1.91(1.04–3.51)

No

1.00

1.00

ANC visits

  

< 4

1.63(1.08–2.46)

1.51(0.98–2.34)

>=4

1.00

1.00

History of abortion

  

Yes

1.80(1.10–2.95)

1.89(1.13–3.15)

No

1.00

1.00

Preterm rupture of membrane

 

Yes

11.29(4.02–31.73)

9.30(3.18–27.16)

No

1.00

1.00

Hospitalization during pregnancy

 

Yes

3.75(1.54–9.17)

2.23(0.75–6.60)

No

1.00

1.00

Hypertension in Pregnancy

 

Yes

5.39(1.62–17.95)

4.40(1.18–16.42)

No

1.00

1.00

Vaginal infection

  

Yes

1.86(1.06–3.28)

1.39(0.75–2.57)

No

1.00

1.00