Table 1 Characteristics of the Patients at Baseline. Data are presented as number (percentage) or mean ± SD
PF N 35 | PDHM N 35 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gestational age, wk | 30.2 ± 1.7 | 30 ± 1.9 | 0.73 |
Birthweight, g | 1342 ± 275 | 1365 ± 332 | 0.75 |
Length at birth, cm | 38.7 ± 3.6 | 38.6 ± 3.0 | 0.88 |
Head circumference at birth, cm | 28.3 ± 2.1 | 27.5 ± 1.9 | 0.29 |
Small for gestational age, n | 4 (11.4) | 4 (11.4) | 1 |
Antenatal steroids, n | 29 (83) | 30 (86) | 1 |
Male gender, n | 18 (51) | 14 (40) | 0.47 |