Table 4 Multiple linear regression model showcasing variables associated with changes in the number of Bellwether surgeries performed in the North Kivu region of the DRC (R² = 0.734).
From: Essential surgery delivery in the Northern Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Variables in multiple linear regression model | β coefficient (No. of Bellwether surgeries) | p-value | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of perioperative providers | 28.75 | 0.650 | -106.0–163.5 |
Referral hospital (Health centre as reference) | 2,108 | 0.675 | -8,571 − 12,787 |
Katwa district (Butembo as reference) | 263.0 | 0.238 | -198.7–724.7 |
Faith-based hospital ownership* | -173.8 | 0.558 | -801.6–453.9 |
Non-profit hospital ownership* | -83.36 | 0.821 | -870.5–703.8 |
Private hospital ownership* | 139.0 | 0.638 | -488.4–766.3 |
% Functional surgical equipment | 26.96 | 0.150 | -11.25–65.16 |
% Functional anesthesia equipment | 8.996 | 0.330 | -10.32–28.31 |
Available Operating rooms (#) | -88.89 | 0.423 | -322.3–144.5 |
Available surgical beds (#) | 7.584 | 0.053 | -0.109–15.28 |
% Utilities availability | -4.446 | 0.419 | -16.03–7.134 |
% Imaging services availability | -33.66 | 0.704 | -222.3–154.9 |
% Lab and transfusion availability | -10.98 | 0.576 | -52.58–30.62 |
% Perioperative meds availability | 5.740 | 0.443 | -10.04–21.52 |