Table 2.
Descriptive statistics of the gestational age of women and anatomical anthropometric parameters of the newborns in four hospitals in North Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (n = 420).
| Variables | Minimum | Maximum | Mean | Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age by LNMP (weeks) | 29.60 | 43.40 | 38.43 | 2.04 |
| Gestational Age by ultrasound (weeks) | 28.70 | 43.00 | 38.10 | 1.96 |
| Mid-upper arm circumference (cm) | 7.6 | 13 | 10.204 | 0.94 |
| Foot length (cm) | 6.5 | 9.1 | 7.76 | 0.50 |
| Head circumference (cm) | 23.9 | 36.5 | 31.75 | 1.43 |
| Chest circumference (cm) | 22 | 36 | 31.54 | 1.71 |
| Birth weight (gm) | 1,200 | 4,100 | 3,023.65 | 533.44 |
LNMP, last normal menstrual period; cm, centimeter.