Table 1.
Characteristics of pregnant women at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital 2007–2008
| Variable | HbSS (N = 131) | HbSC (N = 112) | Comparison group (N = 717) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| Mean ± SD | 27.7 ± 5.1* | 27.8 ± 4.9† | 29.1 ± 5.7 |
| 18–24 | 38 (29.0%)* | 32 (28.6%)† | 161 (22.5%) |
| 25–34 | 80 (61.1%)* | 69 (61.6%)† | 407 (56.8%) |
| ≥ 35 | 13 (9.9%)* | 11 (9.8%)† | 149 (20.8%) |
| Gravidity | |||
| Primigravida | 76 (58.0%)* | 53 (47.3%) | 284 (40.3%) |
| Multigravidae | 55 (42.0%)* | 59 (52.7%) | 420 (59.7%) |
| Parity | |||
| Nulliparous | 76 (58.0%)* | 53 (47.3%) | 284 (40.3%) |
| Primiparous | 29 (22.1%)* | 29 (25.9%) | 190 (27.0%) |
| Multiparous | 26 (19.8%)* | 30 (26.8%) | 230 (32.7%) |
Pearson χ2 test adjusting for Yates correction for continuity where appropriate were used to compare for statistical differences among the pregnant women. For instances in which there were too few subjects per cell for the Pearson χ2 test to be used, Fisher's exact test was used to compare discrete outcomes. Statistical significance was set at P ≤ 0.05. SCD = sickle cell disease; SD = standard deviation.
*
P < 0.001 HbSS vs. Comparison.
†
P < 0.001 HbSC vs. Comparison.