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Table 2 Multiple regression analysis model for perinatal factors that may affect the concentration of LL37 in cord blood (n = 134)

From: Cord blood antimicrobial peptide LL37 levels in preterm neonates and association with preterm complications

Variables

B

95% CI for B

P

GA (weeks)

45.560

14.985, 76.135

0.004

Male

−32.289

−141.544, 76.967

0.559

Birth weight (kilogram)

−17.479

− 194.275, 159.317

0.845

Cesarean section delivery

30.522

−83.053, 144.096

0.595

Pregnancy-induced hypertension

117.669

−57.925, 293.263

0.187

GDM

102.260

−20.012, 224.532

0.100

Antenatal steroids usage

−126.695

− 238.351, -15.039

0.027

Premature rupture of membrane

−6.703

− 207.165,193.760

0.947

Maternal age

−7.684

−17.710,2.343

0.132

  1. B: unstandardized regression coefficient. Dependent variable: cord blood LL37 levels
  2. CI confidence interval, GA gestational age, GDM gestational diabetes mellitus