Final multilevel regression model of physical examinations*, parameter estimates and t ratios†
| Final model, parameter (t ratio) | |
|---|---|
| *Terms are defined as in table 1 and in the Results section. | |
| †If the t ratio exceeds ±1.96, the estimate is considered to be significantly different from zero at the 0.05 level. | |
| Patient variables | |
| Age | −0.016 (−1.48) |
| Duration of pregnancy | 0.043 (2.07) |
| Duration of complaints | 0.002 (2.26) |
| No blood loss | −0.561 (−2.69) |
| Much blood loss | 0.107 (0.82) |
| Pain | 0.198 (1.90) |
| Ultrasound scan | −0.035 (−0.24) |
| Referral to obstetrician | −0.350 (−2.03) |
| Care provider variables | |
| Age | −0.012 (−1.22) |
| Sex (female) | 0.268 (1.11) |
| Midwife | −0.296 (−1.22) |
| Acceptance | 0.381 (5.33) |
| Explained variance (patients) | 9% |
| Explained variance (care providers) | 53% |