Table 1. Comparison of the mean variables of weight and bowel habits during different days of admission.
| Variables | Groups | Day 0 | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Time effect | Group effect | Interactive effect/time group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (µ±SD) | PRG | 9.66±2.42 | 9.4±2.3 | 9.38±2.38 | 9.54±2.34 | - | F=11.3 | F=0.386 | F=0.323 |
| ZRG | 9.52±2.69 | 9.72±2.61 | 9.74±2.55 | 9.85±2.53 | - | p<0.001 | p=0.536 | p=0.669 | |
| Control | 9.57±2.19 | 9.77±2.51 | 9.54±2.95 | 9.75±2.73 | - | ||||
| Bowel habits (µ±SD) | PRG | 8.18±5.55 | 7.07±3.52 | 6.11±3.15 | 4.69±2.65 | 3.69±2.24 | F=37.37 | F=0.05 | F=0.248 |
| ZRG | 7.2±4.08 | 7.00±3.07 | 5.68±2.35 | 4.47±2.52 | 3.68±1.73 | p<0.001 | p=0.824 | p=0.753 | |
| Control | 10.18±5.55 | 10.07±3.52 | 9.11±3.15 | 7.69±2.65 | 6.69±2.24 |
Data are shown as mean±SD or number (%).
SD: standard deviation, PRG: Probiotic Receiving Group, ZRG: Zinc Receiving Group.