Table 2 Univariate logistic regression analysis for pelvic organ prolapse (N = 131)
From: The relationship between pelvic organ prolapse and short birth intervals in a rural area of Nepal
Variables | POP n (%) | Non-POP n (%) | OR [95% CI]a | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum birth interval | ||||
≥ 2 years | 7 (15.2) | 39 (84.8) | Ref. | |
< 2 years | 32 (37.6) | 53 (62.4) | 3.36 [1.35, 8.41] | 0.009 |
Immediately preceding birth interval | ||||
≥ 2 years | 12 (18.8) | 52(81.2) | Ref. | |
< 2 years | 27 (40.3) | 40(59.7) | 2.93 [1.32, 6.48] | 0.008 |
Age, years | ||||
20–29 | 3 (6.1) | 46 (93.9) | Ref. | |
30–39 | 19 (34.5) | 36 (65.5) | 8.09 [2.22, 29.49] | 0.002 |
40–49 | 17 (63.0) | 10 (37.0) | 26.07 [6.39, 106.24] | < 0.001 |
Parity | ||||
2 | 10 (25.6) | 58 (63) | Ref. | |
3 | 11 (28.2) | 28 (30.4) | 2.28 [0.87, 5.99] | 0.095 |
≥ 4 | 18 (46.2) | 6 (6.6) | 17.40 [5.55, 54.51] | < 0.001 |
Occupation | ||||
Business | 9 (23.1) | 39 (42.4) | Ref. | 0.494 |
Commercial farm | 12 (30.8) | 37 (40.2) | 1.41 [0.53, 3.72] | 0.002 |
Housewife | 18 (46.1) | 16 (17.4) | 4.88 [1.81, 13.11] | |