Table 5.
Bivariate analysis of risk factors associated with Newborn prevalence of GBS, Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, November 2014–March 2015 (n = 280)
| Variables | Prevalence of GBS, | OR(95%CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1000-2499 g | 3/32 (9.4%) | 1.5 (0.27–9.11) | 0.9 |
| 2500-4000 g+ | 23/260 (8.8%) | 1 | ||
| APGAR score at 5 min | < 7 | 11/131 (8.4%) | 0.83 (0.37–1.9) | 0.65 |
| > 7 | 15/161 (9.3%) | 1 | ||
| Week of birth | < 37 | 3/28 (10.7%) | 0.6 (0.05–7) | 0.68 |
| 37–42 | 22/258 (8.5%) | 0.47 (0.05–4.37) | 0.55 | |
| > 42 | 1/6 (16.7%) | 1 | ||
| APGAR score at 10 min | < 7 | 5/35 (14.3%) | 1.78 (0.62–5) | 0.28 |
| > 7 | 21/257 (8.6%) | 1 | ||
| Status of newborns at birth | Dead | 2/12 (16.7%) | 2.0 (0.42–9.8) | 0.37 |
| Alive | 24/280 (8.6%) | 1 | ||
| Developed EOD | Yes | 1/5 (20%) | 2.5 (0.27–23.3) | 0.42 |
| No | 25/287 (8.7%) | 1 | ||
| Other diseasea | Yes | 4/13 (30.8%) | 4.95 (1.41–17.3) | 0.012 |
| No | 22/279 (7.9%) | 1 | ||
N total number of newborn, OR odds ratio, GBS group B Streptococcus, EOD early onset delivery, APGAR appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration
aOther disease include cyanosis, spinal bifida, hydrocephaly