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Comparison between low birth weight (LBW) and control group in prepregnancy body mass index (BMI)
| Pre pregnancy BMI Weight (kg)/Height (m)2 | LBW group n=40 | Control group n=300 | p value (Fisher exact test) | Odds ratio (95%CI) | Odds ratio (baseline strata BMI >25 as one) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <20 | 14 (35%) | 50 (16.67%) | 0.009** | 2.692 (1.328-5.470) | 32.829 |
| 20-25 | 24 (60%) | 133 (44.33%) | 0.066 | 1.883 (0.970-3.656) | 22.963 |
| >25 | 2 (5%) | 117 (39.00%) | 0.000** | 0.082 (0.022-0.315) | 1.000 |
♯ confidence interval
significant,
