Table 2.
Outcomes of Different Groups
| Variable | High HM (214) | Low HM (64) | Formula (25) | F/χ2a | pa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEC | 4 (1.9%) | 18 (28.1%) | 2 (8.0%) | 46.566 | <0.001 |
| Feeding intolerance | 44 (20.6%) | 39 (60.9%) | 9 (36.0%) | 38.396 | <0.001 |
| BPD | 75 (35.0%) | 26 (40.6%) | 10 (40.0%) | 0.793 | 0.683 |
| ROP | 41 (19.2%) | 12 (18.7%) | 4 (16.0%) | 0.146 | 0.971 |
| IVH III/IV | 3 (1.4%) | 2 (3.1%) | 0 (0%) | 1.210 | 0.566 |
NEC defined as Bell's stage II or III. High HM, the proportion of HM more than 54%. Low HM, the proportion of HM less than 54%.
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Comparison among the three groups.
BPD, bronchopulmonary dysplasia; HM, human milk; NEC, necrotizing enterocolitis; ROP, retinopathy of prematurity; IVH III/IV, grade III or IV intraventricular hemorrhage.