Table 2.
Linear regression model * for predicting the difference between axillary and rectal temperature
| Predictors | B coefficients | 95% CI for B | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Mode | 0.20 | (0.02, 0.38) | 0.03 |
| Chronological age | -0.01 | (-0.02, -0.01) | 0.001 |
| Gestational age | -0.05 | (-0.08, -0.01) | 0.008 |
*Variables included in the model were: age, gender, gestational age, birth weight, birth length, mode of delivery, maternal anesthesia, and resuscitation at birth.