Table 3 Univariate analysis of frequency distribution and percentages of neonatal outcomes in both groups before and after launch of the human milk bank
Variables | Human milk bank pre-launch group (n = 580) N (%) | Human milk bank post-launch group (n = 580) N (%) | P-Value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEC stage 2 or higher | (2) 12 | (1) 6 | 0.11 | |
LOS (Yes) | 90 (15.5) | (13.7) 80 | 0.22 | |
Mortality (Yes) | (7.5) 44 | (3.1) 18 | 0.002 | |
Feeding intolerance | 0 or 1 interruption in feeding | 160 (27.5) | 178 (30.6) | 0.14 |
two or more interruptions in feeding | 420 (72.4) | (69.3) 402 | ||
Supplementary nutritional achievement | Mortality | (7.5) 44 | (3.1) 18 | 0.003 |
Dispatch | (2.4) 14 | (1.7) 10 | ||
Over one month | 102 (17.5) | (15.8) 92 | ||
Under one month | 420 (72.4) | 460 (79.3) | ||
Hospital discharge time | Unknown | (7.9) 58 | (4.8) 28 | 0.001 |
Over one month | 115 (19.8) | (15.8) 92 | ||
Under one month | 407 (70.1) | 460 (79.3) | ||