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Table 3 The variable assignment of multivariate logistic regression

From: Analysis of risk factors of PICC-related bloodstream infection in newborns: implications for nursing care

Factors

Variables

Assignment

CRBSI

Y

Yes = 1, no = 2

Birth weight (g)

X1

 ≤ 1500 = 1, > 1500 = 2

Durations of PICC stay (days)

X2

 ≥ 21 = 1, < 21 = 2

5-min Apgar score

X3

 ≤ 7 = 1, > 7 = 2

Femoral vein insertion of PICC

X4

yes = 1, no = 2