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Table 4 Multiple regression analysis model for factors that may contribute to BPD

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

Variables

B

95% CI for B

P

Male

0.069

−1.464,0.254

0.459

GA (weeks)

−0.024

−0.117,0.050

0.512

Pregnancy-induced hypertension

0.148

−0.099,0.420

0.279

GDM

−0.161

− 0.125,0.048

0.127

Antenatal steroids usage

0.107

−0.369,0.313

0.298

Cord blood LL37

−0.001

−0.099,0.000

0.013

Serum LL37

0.000

−0.002,0.000

0.367

Sepsis

−0.015

0.000,0.407

0.943

Respiratory support duration (days)

0.011

−0.436,0.016

0.000

PDA

0.115

0.006,0.353

0.330

  1. B: unstandardized regression coefficient
  2. Dependent variable: BPD
  3. CI confidence interval, GA gestational age, PDA patent ductus arteriosus, (pharmacologically and/or surgically treated)
  4. GDM gestational diabetes mellitus