Table 2. . Characteristics of subjects included in the analysis of Sequenom EpiTYPER.
| Characteristic | Total | Case (n = 46) | Control (n = 23) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational week | 24.23 ± 5.50 | 24.07 ± 5.38 | 24.65 ± 5.83 | 0.679 |
| Gender: | 1.000 | |||
| – Male | 27 (39.1) | 18 (39.1) | 9 (39.1) | |
| – Female | 42 (60.9) | 28 (60.9) | 14 (60.9) | |
| Occupation: | ||||
| – Farmer | 52 (75.4) | 32 (76.2) | 20 (74.1) | 0.842 |
| – Others | 17 (24.6) | 10 (23.8) | 7 (25.9) | |
| Educational level: | ||||
| – Primary school or lower | 7 (10.1) | 4 (9.5) | 3 (11.1) | 0.810 |
| – Junior school | 44 (63.8) | 28 (66.7) | 16 (59.3) | |
| – High school or higher | 18 (26.1) | 10 (23.8) | 8 (29.6) | |
| Folate supplementation: | ||||
| – No | 37 (53.6) | 23 (54.8) | 14 (51.9) | 0.813 |
| – Yes | 32 (46.4) | 19 (45.2) | 13 (48.1) | |
Pearson's χ2 test for gender, occupation, educational level and folate supplementation. Independent samples test for gestational week.