Table 3 Univariate fixed effects regression of the association between flexibility score and maternal mortality ratio in 162 countries, 1985–2013 (N = 4212, n = 162)
From: Abortion laws reform may reduce maternal mortality: an ecological study in 162 countries
Flexibility score as a 7 level categorical variable (Baseline = Score 0) | |||
Score | Coefficient | 95% Confidence interval | p-value |
Score 1 | −28 | (−80, 24) | 0.294 |
Score 2 | −42 | (− 106, 22) | 0.198 |
Score 3 | −144 | (− 206, 83) | < 0.001 |
Score 4 | −85 | (− 149, −22) | 0.009 |
Score 5 | − 180 | (− 240, − 120) | < 0.001 |
Score 6 | −97 | (− 186, − 8) | 0.033 |
Score 7 | − 138 | (− 197, −78) | < 0.001 |
Constant | 388 | (336, 440) | < 0.001 |
Flexibility score as a binary variable (Score < 3 versus > = 3) | |||
Flexibility Score > =3 | −109 | (− 133, −84) | < 0.001 |
Constant | 359 | (343, 376) | < 0.001 |