Table 4.

Multivariate Regression Models for Weight Gain* (n = 1571)

VariableLow Weight GainHigh Weight Gain
Intervention group1.20 (0.85–1.69); P = .310.85 (0.63–1.16); P = .10
IOM Counseling0.83 (0.99–1.04); P = .301.04 (0.76–1.43); P = .79
Site
 1 UICReferenceReference
 2 StMary’s1.02 (0.64–1.62); P = .460.76 (0.50–1.17); P = .12
 3 Hinsdale0.68 (0.42–1.10); P = .121.06 (0.70–1.59); P = .60
 4 Adv Christ1.06 (0.66–1.70); P = .311.07 (0.71–1.61); P = .57
 5 Resurrection0.74 (0.40–1.37); P = .430.69 (0.40–1.19); P = .09
 6 N Dakota0.86 (0.42–1.78); P = .901.12 (0.63–2.01); P = .56
 7 Rockford, IL0.96 (0.44–2.09); P = .811.30 (0.69–2.44); P = .25
Race
 CaucasianReferenceReference
 Asian1.01 (0.55–1.83); P = .150.55 (0.31–0.97); P = .04
 African American0.96 (0.62–1.48); P = .050.72 (0.49-1.05); P = .16
 Hispanic0.94 (0.64–1.37); P = .040.72 (0.52–1.02); P = .15
 Native American11.42 (1.40 to 93.30); P = .024.03 (0.48–34.17); P = .12
Pre-BMI
 <18.5 (Underweight)0.98 (0.54–1.80); P = .760.35 (0.16–0.74); P < .01
 18.5 to 24.9 (Normal)ReferenceReference
 25.0 to 29.9 (Overweight)0.64 (0.44–0.94); P = .022.16 (1.60–2.93); P < .01
>30.0 (Obese)1.11 (0.78–1.57); P = .172.25 (1.64–3.08); P < .01
Insurance
 CommercialReferenceReference
 Medicaid1.52 (1.07–2.16); P = .861.25 (0.92–1.69); P = .88
 Self-pay2.58 (0.81–8.27); P = .211.42 (0.47–4.27); P = .67
Parity1.02 (0.73–1.43); P = .910.54 (0.41–0.73); P < .01
Maternal age1.01 (0.98–1.03); P = .600.98 (0.96–1.01); P = .16
  • IOM, Institute of Medicine; BMI, body mass index; UIC, University of Illinois, Chicago.

  • * Values are presented as odds ratio (95% CI).