Univariate analysis of perinatal and postnatal variables according to Movement assessment battery for children (MABC) scores (above and below 5th centile)
| Variable | MABC ⩽14 | MABC >14 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Values are mean (SD). | |||
| †Values are mean (interquartile range). | |||
| OFC, Occipitofrontal circumference; PROM, premature rupture of the membranes; APH, antepartum haemorrhage; PDA, patent ductus arteriosus; PVH, periventricular haemorrhage. | |||
| Gestation (weeks)* | 30.0 (2.0) | 29.4 (2.5) | 0.03 |
| Birthweight centile† | 50 (25–75) | 50 (25–75) | 0.37 |
| Birth OFC centile† | 50 (25–75) | 50 (17–75) | 0.38 |
| Maternal illness | 17/189 (9%) | 8/77 (10%) | 0.72 |
| Pregnancy hypertension | 24/189 (13%) | 15/78 (19%) | 0.17 |
| PROM | 58/189 (31%) | 29/78 (37%) | 0.30 |
| APH | 35/189 (19%) | 14/78 (18%) | 0.91 |
| Antenatal steroids | 68/189 (36%) | 19/78 (24%) | 0.06 |
| Caesarean section | 91/189 (48%) | 39/78 (50%) | 0.78 |
| Days ventilation† | 0 (0–5) | 1 (0–5) | 0.23 |
| Days added oxygen† | 1 (0–6) | 2 (0–9.5) | 0.06 |
| Sepsis | 85/188 (45%) | 36/77 (47%) | 0.82 |
| PDA | 24/188 (13%) | 16/77 (21%) | 0.10 |
| Pneumothorax | 12/188 (6%) | 6/77 (8%) | 0.68 |
| Hypoglycaemia | 21/188 (11%) | 14/77 (18%) | 0.13 |
| PVH | 36/188 (19%) | 11/77 (14%) | 0.46 |
| Parenchymal lesion | 9/188 (5%) | 9/77 (12%) | 0.65 |
| Height 7 years, centile† | 25 (9–50) | 25 (2–50) | 0.43 |
| OFC 7 years, centile† | 9 (2–50) | 9 (0.4–25) | 0.26 |
| Weight 7 years, centile† | 25 (9–75) | 25 (9–75) | 0.45 |