Table 2.
Parent's education/working status in two groups.
| Parameter | Weight gain | Nonweight gain | P value, OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother's education status | |||
| Illiterate | 34 (26.6%) | 49 (28.5%) | 0.024 |
| <5th standard | 28 (21.9%) | 59 (34.3%) | |
| >5th standard | 66 (51.6%) | 647 (37.2%) | |
| Father's education status | |||
| Illiterate | 27 (21.9%) | 27 (15.7%) | 0.316 |
| <5th standard | 42 (32.8%) | 69 (40.1%) | |
| >5th standard | 59 (46.1%) | 76 (44.2%) | |
| Mother's working status | |||
| House wives | 37 (28.9%) | 33 (19.2%) | 0.049, 1.713 (0.999–2.935) |
| Working | 91 (71.1%) | 139 (80.8%) | |
| Socioeconomic status | |||
| Classes I–III | 31 (25%) | 7 (0.1%) | 0.0001, 7.533, (3.195–17.764) |
| Classes IV and V | 97 (75%) | 165 (95.9%) |