Table 2.
Population distribution of female participants by anthropometric information and medical and obstetric history α: values are expressed as number and percentage.
| Characteristics | Pregnant women N = 390 | 95% confidence interval (CI) |
|---|---|---|
| BMIα tranche | ||
| Underweight | 3(0.8) | 0.1–1.8 |
| Normal | 91(23.3) | 19.5–27.7 |
| Overweight | 136(34.9) | 30.3–39.5 |
| Obesity | 160(41) | 36.2–45.9 |
| Chronic pathologyα | ||
| No | 376(96.4) | 94.4–98.2 |
| Yes | 14(3.6) | 1.8–5.6 |
| History of diabetesα | ||
| No | 303(77.7) | 73.6–81.8 |
| Yes | 87(22.3) | 18.2–26.4 |
| Gravidity/parityα | ||
| 1 pregnancy | 90(23.1) | 19–27.7 |
| 2 pregnancies | 153(39.2) | 34.6–44.1 |
| 3 pregnancies | 147(37.7) | 32.6–42.3 |
| Previous abortionα | ||
| Neither | 294(75.4) | 70.8–79.7 |
| 1 abortion | 71(18.2) | 14.4–22.3 |
| 2 abortions | 21((5.4) | 3.1–7.7 |
| 3 abortions | 4(1) | 0.3–2.1 |
| Neonatal deathα | ||
| No | 363(93.1) | 90.1–95.4 |
| Yes | 27(6 .9) | 4.6–9.5 |
| Prenatal consultationα | ||
| Less than 4 CP | 119(30.5) | 25.9–35.6 |
| 4 or more CPs | 271(69.5) | 64.4–74.1 |
| Iron supplementationα | ||
| No | 279(71.5) | 67.2–76.2 |
| Yes | 111(28.5) | 23.8–32.8 |
Note: BMI: underweight: BMI < 18.5 kg/m2; normal: 18.5 ≤ BMI < 25 kg/m2; overweight: 25 ≤ BMI < 30 kg/m2; obesity: BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. CP: prenatal consultation.