Table 4

Binary logistic regression of lifetime stillbirth experience on maternal education (n=7183)

EducationUnadjustedAdjustment for:
Model 1: core covariates*Model 2: + biomass fuel useModel 3: + unsafe water consumptionModel 4: + biomass fuel use and unsafe water consumption
OR (95% CI)OR (95% CI)OR (95% CI)OR (95% CI)OR (95% CI)
None1.08 (0.73 to 1.59)1.19 (0.78 to 1.82)
Lower primary1.51 (0.98 to 2.33)1.62 (1.04 to 2.52)1.51 (0.95 to 2.41)1.57 (1.00 to 2.47)1.47 (0.92 to 2.37)
Upper primary0.86 (0.53 to 1.38)0.98 (0.60 to 1.60)
Some middle/JSS1.10 (0.69 to 1.76)1.26 (0.78 to 2.02)
Completed middle/JSS1.06 (0.72 to 1.58)1.11 (0.74 to 1.65)
Secondary +1.001.001.001.001.00
  • *Core covariates were age of mother, marital status, area of residence and ethnic group.

  • Mediation fractions: lower primary education (biomass fuel: 17.7%; unsafe water: 8.1%; joint: 24.2%).