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Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression analysis model for predicting risk factors of Tetanus in newborns

From: Predictors and outcome of tetanus in newborns in slum areas of Karachi City: a case control study

General descriptive variables of study areas

Odd ratio

95% confidence intervals

P value

Upper

Lower

Maternal education status

 Went to school (reference)

    

 Only religious

51.954

3.692

731.065

0.003

 None

1.620

0.123

21.247

0.713

Place of delivery

 Hospital delivery (reference)

    

 Home delivery

11.542

1.011

131.774

0.049

Maternal vaccination status

 Vaccinated (reference)

    

 Unvaccinated

24.559

2.081

289.826

0.011

Birth attendant

 Skilled (reference)

    

 Unskilled

44.003

2.302

840.998

0.012