Table 2.
Demographic data of women with preterm labor and premature rupture of membranes (N = 19) and women delivering at term (N = 19).
| Groups | Preterm delivery with premature rupture of membranes (N = 19) Mean ± SD/Median (Range) | Controls (N = 19) Mean ± SD/Median (Range) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age at delivery (weeks) | 36 (22–37.6) | 38.6 (37.3–39.9) | <.001 |
| Gestational age at amniocentesis (weeks) | 17.9 (15.6–25.4) | 17.4 (15.9–23.7) | NS |
| Birth weight (g) | 2508.3 ± 657.7 | 3234.2 ± 416.3 | <.001 |
| Age (years) | 37 (27–43) | 37 (29–44) | NS |
| <35 N (%) | 5 (26.3) | 6 (31.6) | — |
| >=35 N (%) | 14 (73.7) | 13 (68.4) | — |
| Parity | — | — | NS |
| First N (%) | 9 (47.4) | 7 (36.8) | — |
| Other N (%) | 10 (52.6) | 12 (63.2) | — |
| Smoking before pregnancy N (%) | 7 (36.8) | 6 (31.6) | NS |
| Smoking during pregnancy N (%) | 4 (21.1) | 2 (10.5) | NS |
| Alcohol Consumption before pregnancy N (%) | 4 (21.1) | 7 (36.8) | NS |
| Alcohol Consumption during pregnancy N (%) | 1 (5.3) | 1 (5.3) | NS |
| Use of drugs | 4 (21.1) | 7 (36.8) | NS |