Table 2 Multivariable ordinal regression model for correlation between antecedent factors and punctate white matter lesion (PWML) severity.

From: Severity of punctate white matter lesions in preterm infants: antecedents and cerebral palsy prediction

Clinical antecedents

Odds Ratio (95% CI)

P Value

Prenatal opioid exposure

4.24 (1.51, 11.88)

0.006

Histologic chorioamnionitis (moderate-severe)

2.74 (1.04, 7.20)

0.041

Antenatal steroids (complete course)

0.40 (0.18, 0.90)

0.027

Postmenstrual age at MRI scan

0.68 (0.51, 0.92)

0.012

Birth weight

1.00 (0.99, 1.00)

0.127

  1. Significant values are in italics.
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