Table 3 Association between mode of delivery and IgE level at birth, and total/specific IgE level at 1 year of age.

From: Caesarean Section is associated with reduced perinatal cytokine response, increased risk of bacterial colonization in the airway, and infantile wheezing

 

Univariate analysisβ (95% CI)

p

Multivariate analysis β (95% CI)

p

Cord blood IgE

0.03 (−0.06–0.11)

0.55

0.04 (−0.22–0.29)

0.78

Total IgE at 1 year

0.23 (0.00–0.46)

0.05

0.22 (−0.02–0.47)

0.07

Specific IgE at 1 year

0.16 (−0.15–0.47)

0.32

0.19 (−0.14–0.52)

0.18

  1. Adjusted for gestational age, parity, gender, birth body weight, smoking during pregnancy, maternal education, and parental allergy.
  2. Cuff-off values:
  3. Cord IgE: ≥0.5 IU/L.
  4. Total IgE: ≥97 IU/L.
  5. Detectable allergen- specific IgE level: ≥0.35 IU/L.
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