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Factor associated with low birth weight at univariate analysis
| Variable | Odds ratio for LBW | P valve (95 % CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal rate of weight gain <0.3 kg/week | 5.1 | 0.011 (1.5, 17.5) |
| Maternal height <156 cm | 3.0 | 0.012 (1.3, 6.8) |
| Primigravidae | 1.4 | 0.048 (1.1, 3.4) |
| H. pylori infection | 4.9 | 0.005 (1.6, 14.8) |
