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

Table 5 Multiple regression analysis model for factors that may contribute to BPD severity

Variables	B	95% CI for B	P
Male	0.106	−0.202,0.414	0.497
GA (weeks)	−0.124	−0.234,-0.014	*0.028*
Pregnancy-induced hypertension	0.099	−0.321,0.520	0.640
GDM	0.129	−0.215,0.472	0.459
Antenatal steroids usage	0.085	−0.232,0.403	0.595
Cord blood LL37	−0.002	−0.003,-0.001	*0.003*
Sepsis	0.752	0.262,1.243	*0.003*
PDA	0.134	−0.188,0.456	0.411

B: unstandardized regression coefficient
Dependent variable: BPD severity (no BPD = 0, mild BPD = 1, moderate BPD = 2, and severe BPD = 3)
CI confidence interval, GA gestational age, PDA patent ductus arteriosus, (pharmacologically and/or surgically treated)
GDM gestational diabetes mellitus

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