Table 1.
Comparison of sociodemographic characteristics of CP cases and controls
| Variables | Cases with cerebral palsy (n= 111) | Healthy controls (n=222) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Previous maternal history of |
|
|
|
| Miscarriage |
23(33.0) |
43(19.4) |
0.772 |
| Preterm delivery |
3(2.7) |
4(1.8) |
0.690 |
| Neonatal death |
16(14.4) |
9(4.1) |
0.001 |
| Baby with cerebral palsy |
7(6.3) |
1(0.5) |
0.002 |
| Cesarean delivery |
7(6.3) |
22(9.9) |
0.309 |
|
Variables related to pregnancy being questioned | |||
| Assisted conception |
3(2.7) |
6(2.7) |
1.000 |
| Antepartum hemorrhage |
7(6.3) |
6(2.7) |
0.135 |
| Multiple conception |
6(5.4) |
8(3.6) |
0.563 |
| Male gender |
59(53.2) |
131(59.0) |
0.348 |
| Induction of labor |
5(4.5) |
11(5.0) |
1.000 |
| Fever during labor |
22(19.8) |
4(1.8) |
<0.001 |
| Vaginal delivery |
99(89.2) |
183(82.4) |
0.824 |
| Cesarean delivery |
12(10.8) |
39(17.6) |
0.824 |
| Breech presentation |
15(13.5) |
14(6.3) |
0.03 |
| Admission to the neonatal care unit |
23(20.7) |
7(3.2) |
<0.001 |
| Poor sucking | 53(47.7) | 6(2.7) | <0.001 |