Table 5.
Pearson correlation coefficient (r) of maternal serum selenium, birth weight, and packed cell volume in human immunodeficiency virus-positive and human immunodeficiency virus-negative respondents
| Maternal serum selenium (P) | Birth weight (P) | PCV (P) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV negative | |||
| Maternal serum selenium | 1 | 0.262 (0.006) | 0.457 (<0.001) |
| Birth weight | 0.262 (0.006) | 1 | –0.060 (0.532) |
| PCV | 0.457 (<0.001) | –0.060 (0.532) | 1 |
| HIV positive | |||
| Maternal serum selenium | 1 | 0.643 (<0.001) | –0.099 (0.305) |
| Birth weight | 0.643 (<0.001) | 1 | –0.057 (0.551) |
| PCV | –0.099 (0.305) | –0.057 (0.551) | 1 |
HIV=Human immunodeficiency virus, PCV=Packed cell volume