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Table 3 Multiple regression of Log CRP with indicators of inflammation in pregnant and lactating women

From: C-reactive protein is differentially modulated by co-existing infections, vitamin deficiencies and maternal factors in pregnant and lactating indigenous Panamanian women

CRP (nmol/L) in pregnant women1

Coefficient ± SE

P

Overall Model

  BMI, kg/m2

−0.06 ± 0.04

0.039

n = 114

F5, 108 = 4.85

P = 0.0005

Adj. R2 = 0.145

VIF = 1.18

  Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio

0.14 ± 0.07

0.041

  Plateletcrit, %

0.06 ± 0.02

0.024

  IL6, pg/mL

0.01 ± 0.009

0.122

  IL13, pg/mL

0.02 ± 0.01

0.142

  Constant

2.83 ± 0.94

0.003

CRP (nmol/L) in lactating women2

Coefficient ± SE

P

Overall Model

  Parity

−0.12 ± 0.05

0.026

n = 97

F6, 90 = 7.09

P < 0.0001

Adj. R2 = 0.275

VIF = 1.12

  BMI, kg/m2

0.06 ± 0.04

0.960

  Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio

0.29 ± 0.16

0.072

  Eosinophils × 103/mm3

−0.61 ± 0.19

0.002

  Plateletcrit, %

0.04 ± 0.02

0.016

  IL4

0.03 ± 0.02

0.144

  Constant

−0.29 ± 1.23

0.813

  1. 1Variables that were explored but did not enter the pregnancy model (P > 0.15): Gestational age, parity, IL4, IL10, IL12, IL17, TNFα
  2. 2Variables that were explored but did not enter the lactation model (P > 0.15): Weeks postpartum, IL17