Table 3 Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression determinants of fifth-minute low Apgar.
Characteristics | Fifth minute APGAR score | Bivariate analysis | Multivariate analysis | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Case n (%) | Control n (%) | COR (95% CI) | P-Value | AOR (95% CI) | P-value | |
Gestational age in a week | ||||||
Preterm (≥ 28 to < 37 wk) | 34 (23.9) | 17 (6.0) | 5.04 (2.7, 9.40) | < 0.001* | 4.29 (1.91, 9.65) | < 0.001** |
Post-term (> 42 wk) | 6 (4.3) | 10 (3.5) | 1.51 (0.54, 4.27) | 0.435 | 1.65 (0.47, 5.81) | 0.432 |
Term (37–42 wk) | 102 (71.8) | 257 (90.5) | 1 | 1 | ||
ANC follow up | ||||||
Yes | 122 (85.9) | 273 (96.1) | 1 | 1 | ||
No | 20 (14.1) | 11 (3.9) | 4.07 (1.89, 8.75) | < 0.001* | 4.32(1.78,10.47) | 0.001** |
Meconium stained liquor | ||||||
Yes | 35 (24.6) | 39 (13.7) | 2.06 (1.23, 3.42) | 0.006* | 2.15(1.16, 3.98) | 0.014** |
No | 107 (75.4) | 245 (86.3) | 1 | 1 | ||
Maternal anemia | ||||||
Yes | 25 (17.6) | 12 (4.2) | 4.84 (2.35, 9.97) | < 0.001* | 2.99 (1.27, 7.05) | 0.012** |
No | 117 (82.4) | 272 (95.8) | 1 | 1 | ||
Maternal WBC ≥ 15,000/µL | ||||||
Yes | 35 (24.6) | 16 (5.6) | 5.48 (2.91, 10.31) | < 0.001* | 3.13 (1.46, 6.67) | 0.003** |
No | 107 (75.4) | 268 (94.4) | 1 | 1 | ||
