Table 1.
Participant characteristics.
| Participant characteristic | n | Mean (SD) or, Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 592 | 27.8 (5.9) |
| Family history of diabetes (first-degree) | 588 | 99 (16.8%) |
| Glycosuria (urine dipstick) ≥ one event | 592 | 6 (1%) |
| Mid-upper arm circumference (cm) | 592 | 29.9 (4.4) |
| Body height (cm) | 588 | 162.9 (7.2) |
| Body weight (Kg) | 592 | 70.6 (15.8) |
| Body mass index (Kg/m2) | 588 | 26.9 (5.8) |
| Obstetric history | ||
| Parity at recruitment | ||
| First pregnancy | 592 | 173 (29.2%) |
| Second pregnancy | 196 (33.1%) | |
| Third pregnancy | 144 (24.3%) | |
| >Three pregnancies | 79 (13.3%) | |
| Gestational age at first visit (weeks) | 592 | 19.1 (5.6) |
| Previous miscarriage | 592 | 65 (11%) |
| Previous large for gestational age birth | 591 | 43 (7.3%) |
| Previous stillbirth | 592 | 32 (5.4%) |
| Previous congenital abnormalities | 591 | 0 (0) |
| Previous GDM | 592 | 3 (0.5%) |
Note: Number (n) of participants for each characteristic varies slightly due to missing values.