Table 1.
Baseline characteristics and output data of the women
| Characteristics | Study group (n=25) | Control group (n=25) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (Y)* | 29.48 ± 5.46 | 28.56 ± 5.47 | 0.555 |
| BMI (kg/m²)* | 24.76 ± 4.02 | 23.11 ± 4.41 | 0.173 |
| Gravida** | 2 (1-6) | 2 (1-5) | 0.308 |
| Gestational age (weeks)* | 8.13 ± 1.87 | 8.46 ± 2.93 | 0.635 |
| TAC (mmol Trolox Equiv. /L) | 1.16 ± 0.20 | 1.77 ± 0.08 | 0.001 |
| TOS (µmol H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>Equiv./L) | 4.01 ± 0.20 | 2.57 ± 0.65 | 0.001 |
*; Values are mean ± SD, **; Values are median (range)
SD; Standard deviation, BMI; Body mass index, TAC; Total antioxidant capacity and TOS; Total oxidant status.