Table 4

Multivariate analysis of the associations between ACS exposure and perinatal outcomes among singletons and twins

OutcomesSingletonsTwins
*Adjusted relative risk
(95% CI)
P value*Adjusted relative risk (95% CI)P value
Perinatal mortality0.30 (0.22 to 0.40)<0.0010.78 (0.39 to 1.56)0.488
Respiratory distress syndrome0.92 (0.87 to 0.97)0.0010.87 (0.78 to 0.98)0.026
  • *Model adjusted for gestational age, birth weight, level of health facility and mode of delivery.

  • ACS, antenatal corticosteroids.