Table 3.
Comparison of demographic characteristics and delivery characteristics in patients with preeclampsia.
| Variables | PPD group (N=24) | NO-PPD group (N=66) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe preeclampsia | 15 | 37 | |
| Blood pressure | |||
| <140/90 mmHg | 22 | 63 | |
| 140/90~160/110 mmHg | 2 | 3 | |
| ≥160/110 mmHg | 0 | 0 | 0.862 |
| Hypotensive | |||
| Yes | 6 | 18 | |
| No | 18 | 48 | 0.829 |
| Clinical symptoms | |||
| Yes | 0 | 1(headache) | |
| No | 24 | 65 | 1.000 |
| Mode of delivery | |||
| Vaginal delivery | 0 | 6 | |
| Cesarean section | 24 | 60 | 0.293 |
| Age(y) | 29(27-32.75) | 28.5(27-32.5) | 0.912 |
| Gravidity | 2(1-3.75) | 2(1-3.25) | 0.771 |
| Parity | 0(0-1) | 0(0-1) | 0.290 |
| Previous C-S∗ | 0(0-1) | 0(0-1) | 0.812 |
| Gestational weeks(d) | 265(262-274.25) | 263(251.75-270.75) | 0.361 |
| Neonatal weight(g) | 2760(2220-3410) | 2825(2370-3210) | 0.729 |
| BMI (kg/m2)# | 26.64(25.81-30.03) | 29.28(25.98-31.44) | 0.085 |
| Premature birth | |||
| Yes | 5 | 28 | |
| No | 19 | 38 | 0.06 |
Continuous variables are presented as the median ± quartile, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used to determine differences. Categorical data are presented as frequencies, and the chi-square test was used to compare differences.
∗Previous cesarean section
#BMI before delivery.