Table 1:
Baseline Characteristics of the Infants
| Characteristic | GR Evaluation (n=74) | No GR Evaluation (n=69) |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) | 27.13 ± 2.4 | 26.98 ± 1.171 |
| Birth weight (grams) | 888.8 ± 206.6 | 915.2 ± 180 |
| Race | ||
| Caucasian | 49 (66.2%) | 28 (40.58%) |
| African American | 22 (29.7%) | 39 (56.5%) |
| Asian | 0 (0%) | 1 (1.45%) |
| Other | 3 (4.1%) | 1 (1.45%) |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Hispanic | 10 (13.51%) | 6 (8.70%) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 37 (50%) | 36 (52.17%) |
| Female | 37 (50%) | 33 (44.14%) |
| Mode of delivery | ||
| Cesarean section | 55 (74.32%) | 54 (78.26%) |
| Vaginal | 19 (25.68%) | 23 (33.33%) |
| Multiple births | 18 (24.32%) | 15 (21.75%) |
| Received antenatal steroids | 68 (91.89%) | 56 (81.16%) |
| 5-minute Apgar score [median (IQr)] | 7 (6,8) | 7 (5,8) |
| SNAP-II score | 20.58 ± 12.58 | 21.25 ± 12.51 |
| Type of feeding | ||
| % Mother’s own milk | 55.04% ± 39.9 | 49.87% ± 38.52 |