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Table 4 Factors associated with abortion and Cesarean section

From: Socioeconomic status can affect pregnancy outcomes and complications, even with a universal healthcare system

Variables

Abortion

Cesarean delivery

aOR (95% CI)

P value

aOR (95% CI)

P value

Age (year)

 20-34

1.00

 

1.00

 

  ≥ 35

2.22 (2.19-2.25)

<0.001

1.85 (1.82-1.88)

<0.001

Region

 Metropolitan

1.00

 

1.00

 

 City

0.96 (0.95-0.98)

<0.001

1.06 (1.04-1.07)

<0.001

 Rural

1.02 (0.99-1.05)

0.164

1.13 (1.10-1.16)

<0.001

Type of insurance

 National Health Insurance

1.00

 

1.00

 

 Medical aid

1.40 (1.31-1.50)

<0.001

1.17 (1.08-1.25)

<0.001

Charlson comorbidity index

 0

1.00

 

1.00

 

  ≥ 1

0.49 (0.45-0.53)

<0.001

1.27 (1.20-1.35)

<0.001

  1. aOR adjusted odds ratio, CI confidence interval