Table 1.
Anthropometric characteristics of pregnant women in Gombe, Nigeria
| Parameter | Trimester 1(n=8) | Trimester 2 (n=59) | Trimester 3 (n=79) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 23.0± 7.1* | 26.7±6.4 | 27.5±6.0 |
| Height (cm) | 161± 5 | 159±68 | 160±6 |
| Weight (kg) | 62.1±14.7 | 61.5±12.7 | 63.9±11.6 |
| MAC (cm) | 25.3±4.3 | 26.2±3.9 | 26.2±3.4 |
| TSF (mm) | 15±7 | 18±8 | 20±6 |
| Gestation (weeks) | 8.2±3.6 | 21.4±3.5 | 32.5±3.1 |
| Gravida | 4 (1–10)† | 5 (1–12) | 5 (1–17) |
| Parity | 0 (0–9) | 3 (0–8) | 4 (0–11) |
*Mean±SD;
†Median (range)
MAC=Mid-arm circumference;
TSF=Triceps skin-fold thickness