Table 3. Baseline demographics of the mothers and costing data for the hospital (Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH).
| Parameters | Moderate (n = 21) | Severe (n = 14) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers’ demographics | |||
| Mean age (years) | 36.5 ± 6.8 years | 37.2 ± 5.5 years | 0.873 |
| Levels of education | |||
| None | 3 | 2 | 0.527 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 | 0.865 |
| Secondary | 8 | 6 | 0.804 |
| University/polytechnic/college | 3 | 2 | 0.527 |
| Mean annual household income | ₦ 210,825.00 ± ₦ 15,225.70 | ₦ 186,608.00 ± ₦ 32,318.44 | 0.693 |
| Hospital costs | |||
| Inpatient cost per bed day | ₦ 200.00 | ₦ 200.00 | - |
| Pediatrician consultation fee | ₦ 214.30 | ₦ 214.30 | - |
| Specialist consultation fee | ₦ 214.30 | ₦ 214.30 | - |
| Nursing care fee | - | - | - |
| Social worker fee | ₦ 100.00 | ₦ 100.00 | - |
| Psychologists fee | ₦ 100.00 | ₦ 100.00 | - |
| *Other cost per day | - | - | - |
*
Other cost refers to the mean cost of electricity, linen, water supplies, building and equipment depreciation, maintenance and medical record expenses incurred by the healthcare facility with inpatient expenses calculated at an 80% occupancy rate.
n = number of patients with adverse drug reactions (ADRs); ₦ = naira.