Table 1 Maternal and infant demographic characteristics.
Characteristics | Late preterm (n = 30) | Term (n = 30) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Mothers (n = 60) | |||
Age (year) | 30.9 ± 6.2 | 31.1 ± 5.4 | 0.90 |
Hypertension-related disorders | 3 (10.0%) | 0 (0%) | 0.24 |
Diabetes | 6 (20.0%) | 12 (40.0%) | 0.09 |
Intrapartum systemic analgesia | 5 (16.7%) | 8 (26.7%) | 0.35 |
Magnesium sulfate administration | 2 (6.7%) | 1 (3.3%) | 1.00 |
Antenatal dexamethasone | 23 (76.7%) | 1 (3.3%) | <0.001* |
Cesarean section | 18 (60.0%) | 13 (43.3%) | 0.20 |
Infants (n = 60) | |||
Gestational age (week) | 35 [35,36] | 38 [37,39] | <0.001* |
Postnatal age (hour) | 4 [1.0,6.5] | 11.5 [3.0,55.0] | 0.02* |
Birth weight (g) | 2432.1 ± 392.6 | 2967.7 ± 482.0 | <0.001* |
Male sex | 14 (46.7%) | 21 (70.0%) | 0.07 |
5-min Apgar score | 9.5 [9,10] | 10 [9,10] | 0.66 |
Small-for-gestational age | 2 (6.7%) | 7 (23.3%) | 0.15 |
Large-for-gestational age | 1 (3.3%) | 3 (10.0%) | 0.61 |
Types of procedure | 0.06 | ||
Heel stick | 10 (33.3%) | 3 (10%) | |
Intramuscular injection | 5 (16.7%) | 10 (33.3%) | |
Orogastric tube insertion | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.3%) | |
Venipuncture | 15 (50.0%) | 16 (53.3%) | |
