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Demographic and Specific Health Characteristics of Child Participants (N = 45)
| Characteristic | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) | ||
| 24–26 | 12 | 27 |
| 27–29 | 30 | 67 |
| 30–32 | 3 | 7 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| African American | 9 | 20 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 28 | 62 |
| Caucasian | 5 | 11 |
| Other | 3 | 7 |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 21 | 47 |
| Male | 24 | 53 |
| NICU medical diagnoses* | ||
| IVH, any grade | 11 | 24 |
| IVH, Grade III/IV | 4 | 9 |
| ROP | 12 | 27 |
| NEC | 6 | 14 |
| BPD | 21 | 48 |
| Sepsis | 17 | 38 |
| >28 days on ventilation | 14 | 31 |
Infants could have more than one medical diagnosis.
