Table 1.
Demographic and personal characteristics of participants
| Quantitative Variables(n=119) | mean± SD | Qualitative variables(n=119) | % |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Infant factors
Gestational age (weeks) Birth weight (grams) Days in NCU |
32.8 ± 2.5 1908 ± 626.7 20.1 ± 16. |
Infant factors
Twin or triplet birth(≥2) Singleton(having no siblings) female |
32 46.2 51.03 |
|
Maternal factors
Maternal age (years) |
30.74±6.30 |
Maternal factors
History of premature birth History of abortion High-school diploma and higher Assisted pregnancy Self-reported Depression |
11.7 27.7 68 42 31.1 |
|
Home area
Tehran City Suburbs of Tehran City |
71.4 28.6 |
||
|
Self-reported causes of not attending
Not being aware Not being referred by a physician Economic problems Felt not necessary Prohibition by members of the family No accessibility |
31.9 27.7 18.5 18.5 17.6 21 |