Table 3.
Child characteristics as a function of prenatal alcohol exposure. (N = 291).
| Characteristic | No Alcohol Exposure (n = 178) | Alcohol Exposure (n = 113) | Statistic | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age of Child/yr M (SD) at Follow-Up | 3.93 (0.31) | 4.02 (0.42) | F(1,282) = 4.46 | .036 |
| Sex of child: % Male | 54.5% | 48.7% | X2 (1) = 0.33 | ns |
| Gestational Age: wks M (SD) | 39.64 (1.34) | 39.12 (1.93) | F(1,290) = 7.15 | p < .008 |
| Birthweight M (SD) | 3398.14 (438.42) | 3225.29 (560.67) | F(1,290) = 8.62 | p < .004 |
| Birth Length (cm) M (SD) | 52.02 (2.06) | 51.30 (2.98) | F(1,290) = 5.86 | p < .016 |
| Birth Head Circumference (cm) M (SD) | 34.62 (1.51) | 34.21 (1.77) | F(1,290) = 4.48 | p = .035 |