Table 2 Background characteristics (continuous variables) of women with inadequate versus adequate prenatal care (PNC), Winnipeg, MB, 2007–2010
Characteristic | Cases (inadequate PNC) | Controls (adequate PNC) | t-test | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 202 | n = 406 | |||
Mean ( SD) | Mean ( SD) | |||
Maternal age (years) | 24.6 (5.8) | 26.8 (6.2) | -4.23 | <.001 |
Education (years) | 10.2 (1.8) | 13.0 (3.1) | -11.95 | <.001 |
Parity | 3.2 (2.0) | 1.9 (1.1) | 10.70 | <.001 |
Weeks pregnant when sure pregnant | 12.0 (8.4) | 5.9 (3.3) | 9.79 | <.001 |
Number of PNC visits1 | 3.3 (1.5) | 12.1 (2.5) | -52.34 | <.001 |
Weeks pregnant at first PNC visit1 | 21.1 (9.2) | 9.0 (2.8) | 16.70 | <.001 |