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Descriptive statistics for mother characteristics
| Characteristics | Levels | Term (≥37 weeks), n = 53 | Preterm (<37 weeks), n = 52 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother's age (years) | 27.28 ± 4.95 | 24.94 ± 4.39 | |
| GA (weeks) | 37.00 ± 0.00 | 34.28 ± 1.57 | |
| Mode of delivery | Vaginal | 23 (43.4) | 25 (48.08) |
| Cesarean | 30 (56.6) | 27 (51.92) | |
| Parity | First | 34 (64.15) | 29 (55.77) |
| Second | 19 (35.84) | 23 (44.23) | |
| Socioeconomic class | Upper middle | 48 (90.57) | 25 (48.08) |
| Lower middle | 5 (9.43) | 27 (51.92) | |
