Table 3

Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis of factors that might influence ROP retreatment

VariableUnivariate analysisMultivariate analysisMultivariate analysis laser treatment as first treatment
P valueOR (95% CI)P valueOR (95% CI)P valueOR (95% CI)
Gestational age (weeks)0.6350.858 (0.455 to 1.616)
Birth weight (50 g increment)0.0620.815 (0.658 to 1.010)0.2000.852 (0.667 to 1.089)0.1130.808 (0.621 to 1.052)
Sex0.8380.938 (0.509 to 1.729
APROP0.0054.003 (1.537 to 10.424)0.1192.733 (0.771 to 9.688)0.2692.901 (0.439 to 19.167)
Treatment method (anti-VEGF)<0.0014.686 (1.980 to 11.089)0.0573.086 (0.967 to 9.852)
Treatment centre0.0011.065 (1.026 to 1.105)<0.0011.087 (1.043 to 1.134)<0.0011.085 (1.037 to 1.135)
IVH0.4681.259 (0.676 to 2.346)
BPD0.8061.173 (0.330 to 4.173)
NEC0.6841.161 (0.564 to 2.391)
PDA0.3210.622 (0.244 to 1.589)
  • Data presented with p values and ORs and 95% CI.

  • Covariates with p<0.2 in univariate analysis were entered in a multivariate logistic analysis.

  • anti-VEGF, antivascular endothelial growth factor; APROP, aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity; BPD, bronchopulmonary dysplasia; IVH, intraventricular haemorrhage; NEC, necrotising enterocolitis; PDA, patent ductus arteriosus; ROP, retinopathy of prematurity.