Table 1. Demographic factors.
| Demographic factor | Treatment group (n=30) | Nontreatment group (n=216) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (wk+day) | 28+1±3+2 | 28+3±2+5 | 0.632 |
| Birth weight (g) | 935±313 | 1,060±269 | 0.021 |
| Male sex | 11 (36.7) | 109 (50.5) | 0.157 |
| Apgar score at 1 min | 4.7±1.3 | 4.3±1.5 | 0.163 |
| Apgar score at 5 min | 6.6±1.2 | 6.8±1.2 | 0.374 |
| Small for gestational age | 11 (36.7) | 29 (13.4) | 0.001 |
| Antenatal magnesium sulfate therapy | 15 (50.0) | 110 (50.9) | 0.924 |
| Antenatal corticosteroid therapy | 21 (70.0) | 166 (76.9) | 0.410 |
| Maternal PIH | 5 (16.7) | 44 (20.4) | 0.634 |
| Maternal GDM | 0 (0) | 13 (6) | 0.167 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
PIH, pregnancy induced hypertension; GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus.