Table 3.
Maternal obstetric health (n=220).
| Variables | Case (72) n (%) | Control (148) n (%) | Total | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parity | ||||
| Primigravida | 30 (41.7) | 58 (39.2) | 88 (40.0) | 0.725 |
| Multi-gravida | 42 (58.3) | 90 (60.8) | 132 (60.0) | |
| Neonatal gender | ||||
| Boy | 35 (48.6) | 99 (68.3) | 134 (61.8) | 0.005 |
| Girl | 37 (51.4) | 46 (31.7) | 83 (38.2) | |
| Planning for pregnancy | ||||
| Yes | 45 (62.5) | 130 (87.8) | 175 (79.5) | <0.001 |
| No | 27 (37.5) | 18 (12.2) | 45 (20.5) | |
| Previous miscarriage | ||||
| Yes | 10 (13.9) | 11 (7.4) | 21 (9.5) | 0.126 |
| No | 62 (86.1) | 137 (92.6) | 199 (90.5) | |
| Type of pregnancy | ||||
| Induced | 68 (94.4) | 128 (87.1) | 196 (89.5) | 0.095 |
| Spontaneous | 4 (5.6) | 19 (12.9) | 23 (10.5) | |
| Gestational age (week) | ||||
| Preterm (37–38) | 10 (13.9) | 11 (7.4) | 21 (9.5) | 0.126 |
| Full-term (38–42) | 62 (86.1) | 137 (92.6) | 199 (90.5) | |
| Mode of delivery | ||||
| Cesarean section | 26 (36.1) | 27 (18.2) | 53 (24.1) | 0.004 |
| Vaginal delivery | 46 (63.9) | 121 (81.8) | 167 (75.9) | |
| Previous LBW newborn | ||||
| Yes | 24 (33.3) | 11 (7.4) | 35 (15.9) | <0.001 |
| No | 48 (66.7) | 137 (92.6) | 185 (84.1) | |