Parameter | Group A | Group B | p value |
---|---|---|---|
Number of women | 41 | 49 | - |
Age (years) | 28.32 ± 6.44 | 30 ± 6.50 | NS |
Gestational age (weeks) | 30.9 ± 3.1 | 31.10 ± 3.76 | NS |
Parity | 2 ± 1 | 2 ± 1 | NS |
Gestational age at delivery (weeks) | 34.87 ± 4.04 | 31.67 ± 3.74 | 0,001 |
Birth weight (g) | 2547.48 ± 833.41 | 1939.37 ± 801.77 | 0,001 |
Smoker (N) | 2 | 6 | NS |
Non-smoker (N) | 39 | 43 | |
Previous history of preterm birth (N) | 4 | 6 | NS |
No preterm birth history (N) | 37 | 43 | |
Place of residence – city (N) | 31 | 35 | NS |
Place of residence – village (N) | 10 | 14 | |
Excellent socioeconomic status (N) | 14 | 19 | NS |
Mediocre socioeconomic status (N) | 27 | 30 | |
Positive cervical culture (N) | 14 | 20 | NS |
Negative cervical culture (N) | 27 | 29 |