Table 5 Multivariable logistic regression of weight gain in relation to socio-demographic, feeding practices and clinical characteristics among studied preterm

 Primary/no formal education

2.42(1.09–5.36)

2.58(1.02–6.53)

0.045

 Secondary and above

1

1

 Yes

0.33(0.13–0.88)

0.33(0.11–0.79)

0.039

 No

1

1

 Cup

4.70(1.28–17.92)

8.65(1.59–16.24)

0.001

 Tube

2.29(0.59–8.87)

1.99(0.369–10.73)

0.37

 Breastfeeding

1

1

 First 24 h

1

1

 After 24 h

8.69(3.79–19.93)

10.06(4.14–24.43)

< 0.001

 Yes

0.38(0.11–1.30)

0.049(0.01–0.34)

0.20

 No

1

1