Table 1. Demographic characteristics.
| Controls (n = 10) | PPROM (n = 10) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 32.5±4.8 | 30.4±6.6 | 0.455 |
| BMI | 26.8±4.8 | 28.9±6.7 | 0.45 |
| Race | 0.851 | ||
| African-American (%) | 60 | 80 | |
| Other (%) | 40 | 20 | |
| GA at collection (wks) | 28.3±4.4 | 28.5±4.5 | 0.93 |
| GA at delivery (wks) | 39.4±1.3 | 29.2±4.5 | <0.01 |
| Nulliparous (%) | 40 | 30 | 0.32 |
| Mode of delivery | 0.175 | ||
| SVD (%) | 80 | 50 | |
| Cesarean section (%) | 20 | 50 | |
| Birth weight (gms) | 3246.2±561 | 1345.2±641 | <0.01 |
| Apgar 1 min | 8.3±1.1 | 5.5±2.9 | <0.01 |
| Apgar 5 min | 8.8±0.6 | 6.6±3.1 | 0.055 |
| Cord pH | 7.25±0.04 | 7.26±0.08 | 0.793 |
| WBC count (admission) | 9.28±2.9 | 9.8±2.7 | 0.705 |
Values given as average ± standard deviation
BMI = body mass index, GA = gestational age, SVD = spontaneous vaginal delivery, WBC = white blood cell count