Table 1 Study variables in the control and affected groups with the corresponding p-value were determined using the unpaired student t-test.
Parameter | Control (non-IVH) N = 198 | Affected (IVH) N = 189 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Maternal age (year) | 33.32 | 32.81 | 0.228 |
Delivery mode (vaginal or cesarean) | 1.85 | 1.86 | 0.802 |
Endotracheal intubation | 0.32 | 1.06 | < 0.001 |
Birth weight (g) | 1714 | 1256 | < 0.001 |
Gestational age | 30.55 | 28.63 | < 0.001 |
APGAR score at 1 min | 6.55 | 6.03 | < 0.000 |
APGAR score at 5 min | 8.09 | 7.79 | 0.002 |
Sex (male) | 112 | 106 | 0.879 |