Table 3

Univariate regression analysis—effect on cord anti-PT IgG titres >20 IU/mL

VariableOR (95% CI)P value
Maternal age1.60 (0.88 to 2.91)0.118
Vaccinated in pregnancy0.80 (5.54 to 17.35)<0.001*
Maternal seropositivity41.04 (17.52 to 96.11)<0.001*
Term gestational age2.58 (1.32 to 5.05)0.005*
Birth weight2.26 (1.10 to 4.67)0.026*
  • *P<0.05 considered significant

  • anti-PT, anti-pertussis toxin.