Table 1.
Comparison of baseline data between the two groups
| Factors | Study group (n = 42) | Control group (n = 33) | χ2/t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.2511 | 0.6163 | ||
| 35-44 years | 31 | 26 | ||
| ≥ 45 years | 11 | 7 | ||
| Pre-pregnancy BMI | 0.0914 | 0.7624 | ||
| ≥ 23 kg/m2 | 24 | 20 | ||
| < 23 kg/m2 | 18 | 13 | ||
| Education level | 0.2064 | 0.9765 | ||
| Below junior high school | 2 | 1 | ||
| Senior high school | 9 | 8 | ||
| Junior college | 18 | 14 | ||
| Bachelor or above | 13 | 10 | ||
| Fetal gender | 0.2012 | 0.6537 | ||
| Male | 20 | 14 | ||
| Female | 22 | 19 | ||
| Pregnancy complication | 0.1207 | 0.7283 | ||
| Yes (≥ 1) | 13 | 9 | ||
| No | 29 | 24 | ||
| Mode of delivery | 0.1122 | 0.7376 | ||
| Vaginal delivery | 20 | 17 | ||
| Cesarean delivery | 22 | 16 | ||
| Newborn Apgar score | 0.0541 | 0.8161 | ||
| ≤ 7 points | 8 | 7 | ||
| > 7 points | 34 | 26 | ||
| Housewife or not | 0.7694 | 0.3804 | ||
| Yes | 9 | 10 | ||
| No | 33 | 23 |
Note: BMI: body mass index.