Table 5

Multiple logistic regression model results for the significant risk factors on univariate analysis

VariableAdjusted OR (from multiple logistic regression model)*Crude OR (from univariate analysis)
OR95% C.I.OR95% C.I.
LowerUpperLowerUpper
Consanguinity, none (reference group)
 Consanguinity, first degree1.521.281.811.531.301.81
Maternal age, 20–30 years (reference group)
 Maternal age, <20 years0.540.320.910.580.350.96
 Maternal age, >40 years2.111.353.302.091.433.05
Maternal education, up to high school (reference group)
 Maternal education, illiterate1.411.171.701.501.261.80
 Maternal education, university1.741.242.442.051.492.81
Diabetes on insulin, overt or gestational (yes/no)1.981.332.952.341.603.43
Sibling with anomalies (yes/no)1.491.042.121.611.142.27
  • *Adjustment for consanguinity, maternal age, maternal education, diabetes mellitus, sibling with anomalies.