Table 4.
Assigned Scores for Predictor Variables in Death/NDI Model
| Variable | Score* | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Weight (g) | ||
| 1000 | 1 | <0.001 |
| 900 | 1.16 | |
| 800 | 1.35 | |
| 700 | 2.25 | |
| 600 | 3.06 | |
| 500 | 6.91 | |
| 400 | 27.7 | |
| Gestational Age (wks) | ||
| > 27 | 1 | <0.001 |
| ≥ 25 and ≤ 27 | 1.43 | |
| < 25 | 2.55 | |
| 5 Minute Apgar | ||
| > 6 | 1 | <0.001 |
| > 3 and ≤ 6 | 1.81 | |
| ≤ 3 | 2.89 | |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 1 | <0.001 |
| Male | 2.10 | |
| Antenatal Steroids | ||
| Yes | 1 | 0.014 |
| No | 1.48 | |
| Insurance | ||
| Private | 1 | <0.001 |
| Other | 1.54 | |
| Maternal Hypertension | ||
| Yes | 1 | 0.031 |
| No | 1.32 | |
| Multiple Gestation | ||
| No | 1 | 0.009 |
| Yes | 1.42 | |
*
Scores based on normalized odds ratios with a higher score indicating an increased risk of death/NDI.