Table 1.
The baseline data in two groups of phototherapy and phototherapy + concentrated pomegranate juice
| Demographic data | Phototherapy (n=43) | Phototherapy + CPJ (n=43) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neonate | |||
| Sex, male, n (%) | 19 (44.2) | 20 (46.5) | 0.829 |
| Sex, female, n (%) | 24 (55.8) | 23 (53.5) | |
| Age at hospitalization, days, mean±SD | 5.31±2.09 | 5.64±1.94 | 0.456 |
| Weight (g), mean±SD | 3099.1±348.68 | 2982±238.27 | 0.120 |
| Total bilirubin at admission (mg/dL), mean±SD | 17.61±2.54 | 18.01±2.08 | 0.487 |
| Mother | |||
| Delivery, n (%) | |||
| Cesarian | 29 (67.45) | 28 (65.12) | 0.820 |
| NVD | 14 (32.55) | 15 (34.88) | |
| Weight (kg), mean±SD | 80.39±12.25 | 78.21±15.41 | 0.470 |
CPJ=Concentrated pomegranate juice; SD=Standard deviation; NVD=Normal vaginal delivery