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Demographic Characteristics of 34 Mothers of Preterm, Medically Fragile Infants
| Means (SD) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal age | 31.4 (5.25) | 17 - 39 |
| Education (years) | 15.2 (1.22) | 9 - 18 |
| Infant Birthweight (grams) | 1002 (547) | 510 - 2600 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 27.7 (2.23) | 24 - 34 |
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| Frequencies (%) | ||
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| Previous children: None | 20 (59) | |
| ≥ 1 | 14 (41) | |
| Marital status: Single | 11 (32) | |
| Married | 23 (68) | |
| Ethnicity: African American | 11 (32) | |
| White | 19 (56) | |
| Other | 4 (12) | |
| Infant gender: Female | 8 (24) | |
| Male | 26 (76) | |
