Table 2.
Comparison between low birth weight (LBW) and control group in pregnancy complications
| LBW group n=40 | Control group n=300 | p value (Fisher exact test) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbooked* | 5 (12.5%) | 6 (2%) | 0.005** | 7.000 (2.152-22.84) |
| Bad obstetric history♯♯ | 7 (17.5%) | 12 (4%) | 0.003** | 5.091 (1.931-13.488) |
| Anemia (Hb <11gm%) | 5 (12.5%) | 54 (18%) | 0.507 | 0.651 (0.252-1.687) |
| Pre eclampsia | 13 (32.5%) | 16 (5.33%) | 0.000** | 8.546 (3.771-19.418) |
| Preterm delivery | 6 (15%) | 19 (6.33%) | 0.097 | 2.610 (1.006-6.813) |
| Tuberculosis on treatment | 1 (2.5%) | 2 (0.67%) | 0.314 | 3.821 (0.491-30.015) |
| PROM*** | 3 (7.5%) | 31 (10.33%) | 0.781 | 0.704 (0.219-2.280) |
| Malpresentation | 2 (5%) | 7 (2.33%) | 0.286 | 2.203 (0.504-9.756) |
| Fetal distress♯♯♯ | 2 (5%) | 26 (8.67%) | 0.554 | 0.555 (0.141-2.202) |
| LSCS | 11 (27.5%) | 68 (22.67%) | 0.550 | 1.294 (0.623-2.696) |
♯ confidence interval
*
less than three antenatal visits
**
significant
***
premature rupture of membranes
♯♯
history of recurrent abortions, stillbirth, neonatal death in last pregnancy
♯♯♯
as manifested by fetal bradycardia, variable or late decelerations