Table 2 Table based on multivariable analysis showing the association of independent variables with PE risk among women in maternity hospitals of Karachi and Rawalpindi (January 2006-December 2007)

Gestational diabetes

6.40 (2.34, 17.4)

6.57 (1.94, 22.25)

Urinary tract infection

2.0 (1.21, 3.49)

NS

Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus

6.56 (1.36, 31.7)

7.36 (1.37, 33.66)

Family History of DM

1.88 (1.18, 3.00)

NS

Family History of Hypertension

2.24 (1.45, 3.46)

2.06 (1.27, 3.35)

Perceived Stress Score*

(for every 5 unit change)

1.33 (1.21, 1.46)

1.32 (1.19, 1.46)

Husband's Age*

1.0 (0.98, 1.02)

NS

Condom use around the time of conception

1.02 (0.50, 2.11)

NS

Height* (centimeters)

1.01 (.98, 1.05)

NS

Weight*(kilograms)

1.02 (1.01, 1.04)

NS

BMI

1.05 (1.00, 1.11)

NS

Sex of Baby

Male

Female

1.15 (0.74, 1.78)1

NS

Monthly Household Income

> 10000

0.35 (0.16 " 0.76)

NS

4001 " 10000

0.54 (0.26 " 1.13)

NS

< 4000

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