Table 2.
Comparison of some maternal and neonatal variables in the two groups of neonates with preeclamptic mothers and neonates of healthy mothers
| Groups variables | Neonates of preeclamptic mothers 164 preeclamptic mother (77%) | Neonates of healthy mothers 49 Healthy mothers (23%) | *Significance level (Chi-square test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature rupture of membranes | |||
| Yes | 42 (25.6) | 4 (9.18) | 0.035 |
| No | 122 (74.4) | 45 (90.82) | |
| Type of delivery | 0.001 | ||
| Normal delivery | 23 (14.1) | 24 (48.9) | |
| Cesarean section | 141 (85.9) | 25 (51.1) | |
| Neonatal resuscitation | 0.045 | ||
| Yes | 44 (26.8) | 6 (12.2) | |
| No | 120 (73.2) | 43 (87.8) | |
| Sex | 0.395 | ||
| Male | 89 (54.3) | 22 (44.9) | |
| Female | 75 (45.7) | 27 (55.1) | |
| Eye examination | 0.032 | ||
| Healthy | 47 (28.7) | 22 (44.9) | |
| ROP | 117 (71.3) | 27 (55.1) | |
| ROP | 0.023 | ||
| Normal | 61 (37.2) | 29 (59.3) | |
| ROP1 | 50 (30.5) | 6 (12.1) | |
| ROP2 | 50 (30.5) | 14 (28.6) | |
| ROP3 | 3 (1.8) | 0 (0) | |
*P < 0.05 was considered significant