TABLE 2. Comparison Between KMC Group and Control Group Regarding Gestational Age, Birth Weight, Weight Loss, and Weight at Enrollment.

Points of Comparison	Kangaroo Mother Care, Mean, ± SD (Range)	Control, Mean, ± SD (Range)	p value
Gestational age (weeks)	31.1 ± 2.5 (27–35)	32.0 ± 2.1 (28–35)	.270
Birth weight (grams)	1,381.8 ± 391.1 (850–2,100)	1,502.8 ± 285.7 (900–1,900)	.218
Weight loss (%)	11.4 ± 1.4	11.4 ± 1.0	.834
Weight at enrollment (grams)	1,226.7 ± 339.7 (765–2,100)	1,329.3 ± 247.0 (810–1,672)	.258