ORs and 95% CIs for severe physical abuse and forced sexual activity during childhood or adolescence and preterm birth
| Variables | Cases of preterm/total N | Model 1* OR (95% CI) | Model 2† OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined abuse | |||
| No severe abuse | 3343/ 42 640 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Severe physical only | 232/2897 | 1.03 (0.90 to 1.19) | 1.02 (0.88 to 1.17) |
| Forced sex only | 379/4217 | 1.19 (1.06 to 1.33) | 1.17 (1.05 to 1.31) |
| Experienced both severe abuse types | 139/1353 | 1.40 (1.17 to 1.68) | 1.35 (1.13 to 1.62) |
*Adjusted for maternal age, childhood socioeconomic position and maternal race.
†Adjusted for maternal age, childhood socioeconomic position, and maternal race, prenatal alcohol use, prenatal cigarette use, age at menarche, marital status at baseline, reported income 2001, body mass index at 18, and physical abuse in pregnancy.