Table 2.
Cord blood iron status indices in male and female infants from mothers reporting low and high stress during pregnancy.
| Iron Statues Indices | Low Stress | High Stress | 2-way ANCOVA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 156 | 89 | 245 | |
| ZnPP/H μMol/Mol | ||||
| Male | 130 | 99.99 (37.77) | 108.95 (33.11) | Sex (p=0.003) |
| Female | 115 | 91.15 (24.20) | 90.91 (25.13) | |
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| RE-ZnPP/H μMol/Mol | Sex (p=0.006) | |||
| Male | 130 | 120.63 (46.01) | 142.62 (49.31)* | Stress (p=0.048) |
| Female | 115 | 115.66 (36.01) | 115.70 (44.45) | Sex X Stress (p=0.028) |
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| Δ-ZnPP/H μMol/Mol | ||||
| Male | 130 | 20.65 (21.21) | 33.67 (27.91)* | Stress (p=0.036) |
| Female | 115 | 24.51 (21.22) | 30.63 (60.67) | Sex X Stress (p=0.028) |
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| Ferritin μg/L | ||||
| Male | 130 | 147.70 (87.98) | 164.36 (111.54) | None |
| Female | 115 | 145.39 (78.96) | 151.53 (111.70) | |
Values are Mean (SD). High stress based on questionnaire scores at or above the mean value of 32.
*
Indicates significantly different from low stress males at p<0.05.