Table IV.
Comparison of pregnancy outcomes between two groups with different TNF-α expression [mean ± SD, n (%)].
| Group | Concentration (ng/l) | No. of cases | Fetal distress | Macrosomia | Fetal malformation | Reproductive tract infection | Adverse pregnancy outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High expression group | 5.97±1.61 | 43 | 8 (18.60) | 8 (18.60) | 4 (9.30) | 12 (27.91) | 32 (74.41)a,b |
| Low expression group | 4.36±1.52 | 35 | 4 (11.43) | 5 (14.29) | 2 (5.71) | 7 (20.00) | 18 (51.43)b |
| Control group | 70 | 2 (2.86) | 2 (2.86) | 0 (0.00) | 5 (7.14) | 9 (12.86) | |
| χ2 value | 44.670 | ||||||
| P-value | <0.01 |
aP<0.05, compared with the low expression group;
bP<0.05, compared with the control group. TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor-α.