Table 3

Association between hospital intervention rates (per 5% increase) and perinatal outcomes in all countries

Late preterm birthStillbirthEarly neonatal deathPerinatal death
Obstetric interventionsOR (95% CI)OR (95% CI)OR (95% CI)OR (95% CI)
Labour induction1.04 (1.01 to 1.06)** 1.04 (0.97 to 1.11)1.04 (0.98 to 1.10)1.04 (0.98 to 1.10)†
Prelabour caesarean delivery1.04 (0.98 to 1.10)0.84 (0.76 to 0.94)**† 0.92 (0.85 to 0.99)* 0.87 (0.79 to 0.95)**†
Intrapartum caesarean delivery0.98 (0.86 to 1.12)1.02 (0.95 to 1.09)†0.99 (0.89 to 1.10)†
  • Interaction with country Human Developmental Index: *p<0.05; **p<0.01; †p<0.10.