Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the newborns and their mothers
| Variables | Number of Newborns (N = 332) | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 176 | 53 |
| Female | 156 | 47 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | ||
| Preterm (<37) | 111 | 33.4 |
| Term (37–41) | 188 | 56.6 |
| Post term (≥42) | 33 | 9.9 |
| Age on admission | ||
| 0–24 h | 178 | 53.6 |
| 1–7 days | 103 | 31 |
| 8–28 days | 51 | 15.5 |
| Birth weight | ||
| Low birth weight (<2500 g) | 132 | 39.8 |
| Normal birth weight (2500-3999 g) | 179 | 53.9 |
| Macrosomia (≥4000 g) | 21 | 6.3 |
| Maternal age (years) | ||
| < 20 | 32 | 9.6 |
| 20–34 | 266 | 80.1 |
| ≥ 35 | 34 | 10.2 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 117 | 35.2 |
| Married | 215 | 64.8 |
| Educational level | ||
| No formal education | 23 | 6.9 |
| Primary | 124 | 37.4 |
| Secondary | 61 | 18.4 |
| Higher | 124 | 37.4 |
| Employment status | ||
| Employed | 50 | 15.1 |
| Unemployed | 282 | 84.9 |