Table 2.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the newborns and their association with parental psychological well-being
| Variables | n (%) | Parental psychological well-being Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|
| Cause of newborn hospitalization | ||
|
Premature Respiratory distress Sepsis Low Apgar score Cyanosis Seizure Jaundice Intolerance of feeding Apnea Surgery |
52 (40.0) 45 (34.6) 11 (8.5) 6 (4.6) 5 (3.8) 4 (3.1) 2 (1.5) 2 (1.5) 2 (1.5) 1 (0.8) |
79.96 ± 12.28 81.08 ± 10.84 74.72 ± 11.10 72.40 ± 14.97 68.60 ± 9.63 76.75 ± 10.04 91.00 ± 2.82 69.00 ± 2.82 83.50 ± 9.19 74.00 |
| Test, P-value | F a=1.49, 0.15 | |
| Birth order | ||
|
First Second Third Fourth Fifth |
70 (53.8) 40 (30.8) 16 (12.3) 3 (3.12.3) 1(0. 8) |
78.08 ± 11.46 79.05 ± 11.53 82.43 ± 12.51 87.66 ± 16.16 70.00 |
| Test, P-value | F a=1.00, P = 0.40 | |
| Type of birth delivery | ||
|
Cesarean Vaginal |
83 (63.8) 47 (36.2) |
79.97 ± 11.98 77.53 ± 11.16 |
| Test, P-value | t b=1.14, P = 0.25 | |
| Type of pregnancy | ||
|
Wants Unwanted |
114 (87.7) 16 (12.3) |
79.37 ± 12.04 77.06 ± 9.00 |
| Test, P-value | t b =0.73, 0.46 |
a ANOVA, b Independent t−test