Table 2.
Univariable regression analysis assessing the effect of demographic, anthropometric and maternal parameters on the mean combined kidney volume of newborns
| Variables | Regression co-efficient | P -value | 95% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth weight | 4.99 | <0.001 | 4.47- 5.52 |
| Gestational age (GA) | 0.77 | <0.001 | 0.61 - 0 .93 |
| Prematurity (GA <37 weeks) | -3.72 | <0.001 | -4.63 - - 2.807 |
| Male gender | 1.15 | 0.01 | 0.24- 2.07 |
| Postnatal age (hours of life) | -0.03 | <0.001 | -0.05 - -0.01 |
| Small for gestational age | -3.33 | <0.001 | -4.22 - -2.44 |
| Head circumference | 1.36 | <0.001 | 1.16 - 1.55 |
| Crown heel length | 0.89 | <0.001 | 0.79 – 1.00 |
| Crown rump length | 0.95 | <0.001 | 0.78 - 1.13 |
| Mother’s parity | 0.35 | 0.09 | -0.05 - 0 .75 |
| Antenatal maternal hemoglobin | 0.31 | 0.1 | -0.06 - 0.68 |