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General characteristics of the study women
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Age (years) mean ± SD (range) | 22.8 ± 6.4 (14–44) |
| Parity n (%) | 1.7 ± 2.1 (0–11) |
| Primiparous | 31 (33.4) |
| Secundiparous | 24 (26.7) |
| Multiparous | 35 (38.8) |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 38.6 ± 2.1 (27–42) |
| Preterm delivery percent (n) | 6 (5) |
| Birth weight (g) mean ± SD (range) | 3,230 ± 473 (1,850–4,800) |
| LBW percent (n) | 4 (4) |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) mean ± SD (range) | 10.8 ± 1.5 (7.6–18.3) |
| Anemia percent (n) | 52 (46) |
