Table 3

Hospital acquired infection rates

RatesPhase IPhase IIPhase IIIp Value
All infants40/1077 (4%)70/1148 (6%)52/1197 (4%)0.02
VLBW (<1500 g)35/305 (11%)66/321 (21%)45/285 (16%)<0.01
Preterm (<37 weeks GA)38/706 (5%)70/773 (9%)48/708 (7%)0.02
  • GA, gestational age; VLBW, very low birth weight.