Table 4 Defecation frequency among massage and control group
From: Effects of infant massage on jaundiced neonates undergoing phototherapy
Parameter | Massage group (n = 27) | Control group (n = 29) | t value | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D1 defecation frequency (times) | 3.1 ± 1.7a | 3.0 ± 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.99 |
D2 dfecation frequency (times) | 5.0 ± 1.5 | 4.3 ± 1.5 | 1.72 | 0.92 |
D3 defecation frequency (times) | 4.6 ± 1.3 | 3.9 ± 1.3 | 2.05 | 0.04* |