Table 3. Maternal characteristics.
| Characteristic | General n (%) | SGA n (%) | Non-SGA n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (years) | ||||
| <16 | 27 (2.7) | 3 (1.7) | 24 (2.9) | |
| 16–34 | 857 (85.9) | 150 (83.8) | 707 (86.3) | |
| >34 | 114 (11.4) | 26 (14.5) | 88 (10.7) | |
| Total | 998 (100.0) | 179 (100.0) | 819 (100.0) | |
| Schooling level (years) | ||||
| ≤3 | 15 (1.5) | 4 (2.2) | 11 (1.3) | |
| 4–7 | 227 (22.7) | 54 (30.2) | 173 (21.1) | |
| 8–11 | 661 (66.2) | 105 (58.7) | 556 (67.9) | |
| >11 | 95 (9.5) | 16 (8.9) | 79 (9.6) | |
| Total | 998 (100.0) | 179 (100.0) | 819 (100.0) | |
| Parity | ||||
| Nulliparous | 428 (42.9) | 76 (42.5) | 352 (43.0) | |
| 1–3 births | 532 (53.3) | 98 (54.7) | 434 (53.0) | |
| >3 births | 38 (3.8) | 5 (2.8) | 33 (4.0) | |
| Total | 998 (100.0) | 179 (100.0) | 819 (100.0) | |
| Prenatal care | ||||
| Yes | 981 (98.3) | 171 (95.5) | 810 (98.9) | |
| No | 17 (1.7) | 8 (4.5) | 9 (1.1) | |
| Total | 998 (100.0) | 179 (100.0) | 819 (100.0) | |
| Previous SGA newborn | ||||
| Yes | 145 (26.7) | 33 (34.7) | 112 (24.9) | |
| No | 399 (73.3) | 62 (65.3) | 337 (75.1) | |
| Total | 544 (100.0) | 95 (100.0) | 449 (100.0) | |
SGA: small-for-gestational age.