Table 1 Comparing socio-demographic and obstetrical characteristics between cases and controls in Medani hospital, Sudan
From: Anaemia and low birth weight in Medani, Hospital Sudan
Variable | Cases (N= 97) | controls (N= 97) | P. Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 28.6(5.7) | 29.3(6.2) | 0.4 |
Primiparae | 31 (31.9) | 16(16.4) | 0.01 |
Education < secondary level | 36(37.1) | 30(30.9) | 0.6 |
Lack of antenatal care | 29 (29.8) | 14(14.4) | 0.001 |
Maternal weight, kg | 63.0 (7.8) | 70.8 (13.5) | 0.001 |
Maternal height, cm | 162.4 (6.8) | 164.7(7.2) | 0.02 |
Body mass index | 23.8(2.1) | 25.9(4.0) | 0.001 |
Anaemia | 65 (67.0) | 27(27.8) | 0.001 |