TABLE 1.
Demographic data of the study population (Down screening, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2016–2021).
| Characteristics | Total (n = 39,740) | Down syndrome pregnancy (n = 74) | Normal pregnancy (n = 39,666) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 28.66 ± 5.67 | 32.23 ± 6.57 | 28.66 ± 5.65 | <0.001* |
| GA at sample collection (weeks) | 15.8 ± 1.4 | 15.7 ± 1.3 | 15.8 ± 1.3 | 0.211 |
| Maternal weight (kg) | 58.6 ± 11.9 | 59.4 ± 11.9 | 58.6 ± 11.9 | 0.390 |
| Nulliparous (%) | 56.3% | 59.3% | 56.3% | 0.332 |
| GA at delivery (weeks) | 38.3 ± 1.7 | 23.7 ± 7.5 | 38.3 ± 1.6 | <0.001 |
| Birth weight (gm) | 2,888 ± 619 | 2,892 ± 611 | 582 ± 1,089 | <0.001 |
Value presented as mean ± SD. p-value corresponds to independent t-test.