- Results of multivariate logistic analysis of variables for predicting EONS in preterm infants.*
| Characteristic | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | β Coefficient | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apgar score at 5 minutes | 0.038 (0.005, 0.302) | -3.270 | 0.002 |
| CRP level | 4.039 (1.251, 13.033) | 1.396 | 0.020 |
| PCT level | 30.244 (3.349, 273.116) | 3.409 | 0.002 |
| IL-6 level | 1.034 (1.005, 1.064) | 0.034 | 0.021 |
| Intercept | 24.280 | 0.013 |
↵* All variables identified by univariate logistic analysis (p<0.10) were tested using the backward exclusion method. In the multivariable model, the covariate with a p>0.05 was gradually removed separately from the covariate with the highest P-value. To identify other remaining potential confounders, if the effect value of any other predictor changed by 10%, all deleted variables were added separately to the multivariate model and were retained in the model. OR: odd ratio, CI: confidence interval EONS: early-onset neonatal sepsis, PLT: platelet, CRP: C-reactive protein, PCT: procalcitonin, IL-6: interleukin-6