Table 2.
Mean (SD) of the basic characteristics of women who received ceftizoxime as prophylaxis for elective cesarean section
| Variables | Women who received pre-incision ceftizoxime (n =90) | Women who received ceftizoxime after clamping the umbilical cord (n =90) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years |
30.5 (7.4) |
32.2 (5.2) |
0.08 |
| Gravidity |
3.5 (1.6) |
3.9 (2.1) |
0.1 |
| Parity |
1.9 (1.5) |
2.1 (1.5) |
0.4 |
| Weight, kg |
77.4 (13.7) |
79.4 (13.7) |
0.3 |
| Height, cm |
158.3 (5.3) |
159.6 (6.0) |
0.1 |
| Gestational age, weeks |
38.2 (1.1) |
38.3 (0.9) |
0.7 |
| Temperature, °C | 36.9 (0.5) | 36.9 (0.4) | 0.5 |