Table 1.
Demographics and clinical characteristics of the neonates by treatment group 1.
| LLLT 2 Group (n = 55) | BM 2 Group (n = 59) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestation (weeks) | 39.31 ± 1.02 | 39.10 ± 1.18 | 0.299 |
| Birth weight (g) | 3130.91 ± 368.15 | 3122.63 ± 370.61 | 0.905 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 22 (40.0) | 29 (49.2) | 0.326 |
| Female | 33 (60.0) | 30 (50.8) | |
| Delivery type | |||
| Cesarian | 13 (23.6) | 15 (25.4) | 0.825 |
| Vaginal | 42 (76.4) | 44 (74.6) | |
| Apgar score 1 | 9 ± 0 | 9 ± 0 | 1 |
| Apgar score 5 | 10 ± 0 | 10 ± 0 | 1 |
1 Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number (%). 2 Abbreviations: LLLT, low-level laser therapy; BM, breast milk.