Table 5.
Expectant mother’s illness assessment-comparative analysis.
| Illness during pregnancy | 1st ANC visit | 3rd ANC visit | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (negative), n=287 | 94% | 97% | - |
| HB (mean-SD)- g/dL | 12.32 (1.48) | 12.81 (3.62) | 0.407 (t= –0.831, d.f.180) |
| Urinalysis (normal), n=287 | 75% | 81% | 0.394 |
| VDRL (negative), n=287 | 100% | 100% | 0.999 |
| HBsAg (negative), n=287 | 100% | 100% | 0.999 |
| Zn++ levels (mean-SD)- μg/dL | 55.4(43) | 51.9 (14.9) | 0.402 (t=0.840, d.f. 136) |
| Blood sugar (mean-SD)-mmol/L | 5.40 (0.82) | 5.39 (1.07) | 0.881 (t=0.150, d.f. 210) |
| Ferritin levels (mean-SD)-ng/mL | 16.97 (2.31) | 13.06 (1.15) | 0.052 (t=1.974, d.f. 72) |