Table 1. Comparison of the characteristics of mothers among the study groups.
| Exposed (n = 28) | Non-exposed (n = 28) | 95% CI for the difference | p | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years)a | 29.8±5.6 | 29.9±5.3 | [–2. 9, 3.0] | 0.964 | 29.8±5.4 |
| Marital statusb* | |||||
| With partner | 22 (82) | 24 (89) | 46 (85) | ||
| Without partner | 5 (18) | 3 (11) | [–0.11, 0.25] | 0.442§ | 8 (15) |
| Education levelb* | |||||
| ≤ High school junior | 3 (11) | 7 (26) | 10 (18) | ||
| ≥ High school senior | 25 (89) | 20 (74) | [–0.02, 0.38] | 0.139§ | 45 (82) |
| Preeclampsiab | |||||
| Yes | 2 (7) | 0 (0) | 2 (4) | ||
| No | 26 (93) | 28 (100) | [–0.17, 0.02] | 0.092§ | 54 (96) |
| Gestational diabetesb | |||||
| Yes | 8 (29) | 3 (11) | 11 (20) | ||
| No | 20 (71) | 25 (89) | [–0.38, 0.02] | 0.093 | 45 (80) |
| Hypothyroidismb | |||||
| Yes | 6 (21) | 2 (7) | 8 (14) | ||
| No | 22 (79) | 26 (93) | [–0.32, 0.04] | 0.119§ | 48 (86) |
Note: CI = Confidence Interval.
a Data reported as means ± standard deviations, analyzed by t test.
b Data reported as frequencies (percentages), analyzed by chi-square test.
*Missing data.
§ Correction by likelihood ratio.