Risk of adverse neonatal outcomes after birth for 32 757* public patients compared with 32 757* private patients who were individually matched on the propensity score of maternal characteristics
| Apgar score at 5 min <7 | Resuscitation † | Admission to special care | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | |
| Private patients | 152 (0.5) | 142 (0.4) | 1507 (4.6) |
| Public patients | 206 (0.6) | 101 (0.3) | 1029 (3.1) |
| Unadjusted model | 1.36 (1.10 to 1.68) | 0.71 (0.55 to 0.92) | 0.67 (0.62 to 0.73) |
| Adjusted for antenatal factors | 1.31 (1.06 to 1.63) | 0.73 (0.56 to 0.95) | 0.67 (0.62 to 0.73) |
| Also adjusted for mode of delivery | 1.31 (1.04 to 1.66) | 0.86 (0.63 to 1.18) | 0.73 (0.67 to 0.80) |
*Restricted to singleton, term births in non-tertiary hospitals, resulting in live-born infants without birth defects.
†Endotracheal intubation or external cardiac massage.