TABLE 1.
Characteristics of the participants.
| Infants characteristics | SAFE | NDT | p | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Enrolment corrected age (weeks) mean (SD) | 37.1 (1.1) | 38.2 (0.9) | .225 | −7.56 to 22.83 |
| Sex | Male, n (%) | 5 (41) | 5 (41) | 1 | NA |
| Weight | Birth weight (gr) mean (SD) | 1331 (445) | 1653 (448) | .092 | −699.87 to 56.54 |
| Gestational age |
Birth gestational age (weeks) mean (SD) 26–28 weeks, n (%) 28–32 weeks, n (%) 32–34 weeks, n (%) |
29.2 (2.2) 5 (41.7) 4 (33.3) 3 (25) |
31.1 (2.3) * 2 (16.7) 4 (33.3) 6 (50) |
.045 |
−3.80 to −0.04 |
| NICU stay | NICU stay (days) mean (SD) | 49 (26) | 36 (25) | .224 | −8.61 to 34.78 |
| Family characteristics | Maternal age (years) | 30.9 (5) | 30.1 (5.4) | .729 | −3.68 to 5.18 |
|
Mother's education Secondary school n (%) High school n (%) Bachelor degree n (%) MSc, PhD n (%) |
0 (0) 1 (8.3) 10 (83.3) 1 (8.3) |
1 (8.3) 5 (41.7) 6 (50) 1 (8.3) |
.079 |
−0.068 to 0.079 |
Abbreviations: MSs, master of science; NDT, neurodevelopmental treatment‐based home program; NICU, neonatal intensive care unit; PhD, doctor of philosophy; SAFE, SAFE Early Intervention Approach; SD, standard deviation.
* p < .05.