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Reasons for withdrawal from the LIFE study (N = 108)
| Reason | N |
|---|---|
| Before delivery | |
| Refused laboratory visit | 38 |
| Preferred other hospital/did not like LIFE study visits | 18 |
| Deceased | 2 |
| Marital and/or family problems | 10 |
| Unable to contact | 29 |
| Induced abortion and planning no further children | 1 |
| Total before delivery | 98 |
| After delivery | |
| Unable to contact | 7 |
| Moved to mother’s residence | 2 |
| Husband died | 1 |
| Total after delivery | 10 |
| Total: all withdrawals | 108 |
