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Table 3 Simple logistic regression analysis for the associations of subjects’ characteristics with Gestational Diabetes

From: Gestational weight gain and gestational diabetes among Emirati and Arab women in the United Arab Emirates: results from the MISC cohort

 

OR (95%CI)

Mother’s Age (years)

 18–24.9

Ref

 25–29.9

1.44 (0.48,4.35)

  ≥ 30

2.81 (1.11,7.11)

Nationality

 Emirati

Ref

 Arab

0.91 (0.49,1.71)

Education

 Intermediate or less

Ref

 High School/ Technical Diploma

1.37 (0.49,3.86)

 University

1.71 (0.58,5.06)

Employment Status

 Employee

Ref

 Housewife

0.59 (0.28,1.24)

Family Monthly Income (AED)

  < 5000

Ref

 5000-10,000

1.55 (0.40,5.98)

  > 10,000

1.28 (0.34,4.84)

Parity

 Primiparous

Ref

 Multiparous

1.07 (0.51,2.25)

Physical Activity (METs)

 Low-Intensity Activity

Ref

 Moderate /High Intensity Activity

0.98 (0.51,1.88)

Daily Breakfast Consumption

 No

Ref

 Yes

2.56 (1.14,5.77)

Pre-pregnancy BMIa

 BMI < 25

Ref

 BMI ≥ 25

2.82 (1.37,5.82)

  1. aThe reference category is: No