Table 4

Multivariable linear regression of PCMC score on potential predictors by country

CharacteristicsCategoryKenya (n=80)Ghana (n=150)
Coefficient (95% CI)P valueCoefficient (95% CI)P value
Cohen stress scaleLow stress11
Moderate stress−8.01 (−20.26 to 4.24)0.20−3.47 (−7.67 to 0.74)0.11
High stress−0.62 (−16.02 to 14.77)0.9413.12 (−6.57 to 32.80)0.19
Burnout measureNo burnout (≤2.0)11
Low burnout (2.1–3.75)−18.17 (−25.57 to −10.76)<0.001−2.83 (−7.22 to 1.56)0.21
High burnout (≥3.75)−20.13 (−29.02 to −11.23)<0.001−11.13 (−21.69 to −0.57)0.039
Training on stress managementNo11
Yes2.14 (−6.80 to 11.09)0.635.38 (0.17 to 10.60)0.043
Age23–29 years11
30–39 years−0.16 (−7.50 to 7.17)0.973.46 (−1.00 to 7.92)0.13
40–59 years4.85 (−4.24 to 13.93)0.29354 (−2.53 to 9.61)0.25
ReligionCatholic11
Seventh Day Adventist−8.92 (−15.99 to −1.84)0.014
Methodist/Presby/Anglican−6.28 (−14.02 to 1.46)0.112.72 (−2.27 to 7.71)0.28
Health facility typeGovt. hospital11
Govt. health centre1.97 (−4.48 to 8.42)0.549.96 (3.97 to 15.94)0.001
Mission/private hospital−0.42 (−10.68 to 9.84)0.943.00 (−2.66 to 8.65)0.30
Number of providers during day4.19 (0.81 to 7.58)0.0160.40 (−0.07 to 0.88)0.094
R20.520.18
  • PCMC, person-centred maternity care.