Table 4 Multivariate logistic regression of key variables associated with Neuro-developmental disability among infants in Iganga/Mayuge HDSS

Mode of delivery

Normal

1

Caesarean/breech

0.51 (0.19–1.33)

0.20 (0.04–1.09)*

Maternal education

O Level and below

1

1

A Level & above

0.39 (0.09–1.69)

0.58 (0.12–2.73)

Father’s occupation

Salaried

1

1

Business

2.01 (0.87–4.62)

2.03 (0.82–5.07)

Others

1.01 (0.43–2.33)

0.90 (0.36–2.24)

Mother’s parity

1–3

1

1

4+

1.88 (1.10–3.23)**

1.81 (1.03–3.19)**

Cried at birth

Yes

1

1

No

3.27 (1.42–7.54)**

3.66 (1.46–9.17)***

Don’t know

1.02 (0.34–3.01)

4.02 (0.59–27.47)

Exclusive breast feeding for six months

Yes

1

1

No (Gave other feeds)

1.37 (0.70–2.67)

0.62 (0.30–1.27)

Post-neonatal complications

No

1

1

Yes

3.58 (1.10–11.80)**

4.15 (1.22–14.11)**

Don’t know

2.73 (0.60–12.10)

2.42 (0.52–11.31)

Weight at birth

< 2.5 kg

2.37 (0.83–6.79)

2.54 (0.79–8.12)

2.5+ kg

1

1

Unknown

1.42 (0.69–2.89)

1.27 (0.59–2.72)