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Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify predictors of PGF, and a weighted risk score was derived from their relative contributions. Model performance was evaluated using a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results: Among 481 VLBW infants, 334 (69.4%) had PGF. Independent predictors were birth weight &lt; 750 g (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 8.11; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.01\u201321.83), birth weight 750\u20131000 g (aOR 2.39; 95% CI, 1.35\u20134.21), multiple births (aOR 2.82; 95% CI, 1.71\u20134.67), pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) (aOR 3.32; 95% CI, 2.02\u20135.46), oligohydramnios (aOR 4.08; 95% CI, 1.68\u20139.92), no antenatal corticosteroid exposure (aOR 2.97; 95% CI, 1.65\u20135.36), and formula or mixed feeding (aOR 1.69; 95% CI, 1.08\u20132.64). The model showed good discrimination for scores \u22652 (area under the ROC curve, 0.736; sensitivity, 71.6%; specificity, 64.5%). Conclusions: Birth weight &lt; 1000 g, multiple births, PIH, oligohydramnios, no antenatal corticosteroid exposure, and formula or mixed feeding were significant predictors of PGF. 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