Table 2

The univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses of body mass index with caesarean section among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia

VariablesCaesarean sectionCrude OR95% CIAdjusted OR95% CIP value
NoYes
Body mass indexUnderweight1609200.550.25 to 1.190.780.30 to 1.670.14
Normal4477130ReferenceReferenceReference
OWO597954.953 to 8.192.051.09 to 3.830.033
  • Statistically significant at p<0.05.

  • Adjusted for age, marital status, wealth index, anaemia, occupation, administrative region, smoking habit and educational status of women.

  • OWO, overweight/obese.