| Table 6. Multivariate analysis of risk factors for NICU admission in the present study. | ||||
| Variable | Multivariate analysis | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 95% CI | |||
| Preterm birth | 3.815 | 3.114 | 4.673 | <0.001 |
| Low birth weight | 2.105 | 1.695 | 2.615 | <0.001 |
| Small for gestational age | 2.399 | 1.893 | 3.040 | <0.001 |
| Congenital malformations | 6.167 | 4.401 | 8.641 | <0.001 |
| Patent ductus arteriosus | 2.890 | 1.553 | 5.379 | 0.001 |
| Meconium aspiration | 1.415 | .786 | 2.548 | 0.247 |
| Low Apgar score | 1.872 | 1.376 | 2.548 | <0.001 |
| Mode of conception (IVF vs. SC) | 2.003 | 1.610 | 2.492 | <0.001 |