Table 1. Demographic Parametersa.
| Variables | NCPAP (n = 73) | NIPPV (n = 77) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 0.371 | ||
| Male | 39 (53.5) | 36 (46) | |
| Female | 34 (46.5) | 42 (54) | |
| Birth weight, gr | 1627 ± 539 | 1637 ± 631 | 0.916 |
| Gestational age, wk | 32.15 ± 2.03 | 32.04 ± 2.91 | 0.80 |
| Birth length, cm | 36.98 ± 14 | 41.18 ± 6.5 | 0.055 |
| Head circumference, cm | 28.65 ± 5.91 | 29.01 ± 3.17 | 0.650 |
| Apgar 1, min | 6.86 ± 2.14 | 6.97 ± 1.84 | 0.733 |
| Apgar 5, min | 8.28 ± 1.12 | 8.07 ± 1.64 | 0.358 |
| Apgar 20, min | 7.98 ± 2.26 | 7.87 ± 2.50 | 0.020 |
| Antenatal steroids received | 53 (73.3) | 64 (83.3) | 0.180 |
| Born by cesarean section | 51 (70) | 62 (81.7) | 0.130 |
a Values are expressed as No. (%) or mean ± SD.