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. 2012 Aug 21;5:683–687. doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S34806

Table 4.

Correlation between development in various areas with birth weight in children referred to health centers affiliated with the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2010

Developmental delay Low birth weight Normal birth weight Statistical results


n Percentage n Percentage
Communication 3 9.4 19 5.1 P = 0.2
Gross motor 4 12.5 12 3.3 P = 0.03
OR = 4.3
Fine motor 5 15.6 24 6.5 P = 0.07
Problem solving 5 15.6 17 4.6 P = 0.02
OR = 3.8
Sociopersonal 2 6.3 5 1.4 P = 0.04
OR = 4.8

Abbreviation: OR, odds ratio.