Table 3.
Mean±sd values selected variables in relation to H. pylori infection status
| Variable | Mean±sd by H. Pylori | P valve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. pylori -ve (n=82) | H. pylori +ve (n=110) | ||
| Pre-pregnancy weight (kg) | 52.6±7.0 | 53.5±8.1 | 0.392 |
| Maternal pre-pregnancy BMI (kg/m2) | 21.1±2.5 | 21.6±2.9 | 0.352 |
| Maternal height (cm) | 157.2±5.9 | 157.5±5.6 | 0.727 |
| Rate of GWG during second trimester | 322.3±97.4 | 294.9±102.4 | 0.063 |
| Rate of GWG during third trimester | 311.6±103.7 | 281.4±98.1 | 0.041 |
| Rate of GWG (second & third trimesters) (grams/week) |
317.0±74.1 | 288.2±81.8 | 0.013 |
| Gestation weight gained by 36 weeks (kg) | 10.1±2.3 | 9.2±2.1 | 0.002 |
| Gestation age at delivery | 39.4±1.1 | 39.3±1.0 | 0.50 |
sd = standard deviation, n = number, –ve = negative, +ve = positive