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Test of Concordance between the reported birth weight and the size at birth
| Birth weight of child | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| |
< 2500 grams |
> = 2500 grams |
|
| Greater than equal to average |
91 (38.7%) |
1562 (92.6%) |
1653 |
| Smaller than average |
144 (61.3%) |
125 (7.4%) |
269 |
| 235 | 1687 | 1922 |
Chi square test: 497.229 (p < 0.001); Sommers’ d test p value (0.001).
Mother’s ability to report non-LBW = 92.6%; Ability to report LBW = 61.3%.
