Table 2 Association between ROP and neonatal parameters: logistic univariate analysis
Parameters | ROP | No ROP | Univariate analysis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n newborns (%) | OR | p-value | ||
GA ≤ 24 weeks | 71 (75%) | 24 (25%) | 2.01 | 0.008 |
BW ≤ 750 g | 168 (68%) | 78 (32%) | 1.73 | 0.007 |
Male gender | 111 (45%) | 71 (46%) | 0.96 | 0.848 |
Inborn | 217 (86%) | 141 (90%) | 0.68 | 0.238 |
APGAR score 5th minute ≤ 7 | 125 (56%) | 72 (49%) | 1.31 | 0.205 |
PROM | 78 (34%) | 44 (29%) | 1.22 | 0.380 |
Chorioamnionitis | 60 (31%) | 33 (23%) | 1.47 | 0.130 |
Antenatal steroids | 198 (81%) | 133 (88%) | 0.59 | 0.085 |
RDS | 234 (100%) | 150 (100%) | Not applicable | |
PDA | 167 (66%) | 84 (34%) | 1.96 | 0.002 |
IVH | 118 (71%) | 49 (29%) | 2.10 | 0.001 |
LPV | 44 (19%) | 55 (38%) | 1.22 | 0.543 |
Sepsis | 134 (70%) | 57 (30%) | 2.02 | 0.001 |
BPD | 142 (61%) | 66 (45%) | 1.94 | 0.002 |
Blood transfusions | 217 (90%) | 140 (90%) | 0.93 | 0.833 |
EPO therapy | 147 (70%) | 63 (30%) | 2.39 | < 0.0001 |
Mechanical ventilation (>7 days) | 157 (71%) | 101 (67%) | 1.20 | 0.432 |
NPT ( > 7 days) | 185 (83%) | 118 (78%) | 1.37 | 0.234 |