Table 1 Comparison of sociodemographic characteristics of CP cases and controls
From: Intra-partum fever and cerebral palsy in Khartoum, Sudan
Variables | Cases with cerebral palsy (n= 111) | Healthy controls (n=222) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Previous maternal history of | |||
Miscarriage | 23(33.0) | 43(19.4) | 0.772 |
Preterm delivery | 3(2.7) | 4(1.8) | 0.690 |
Neonatal death | 16(14.4) | 9(4.1) | 0.001 |
Baby with cerebral palsy | 7(6.3) | 1(0.5) | 0.002 |
Cesarean delivery | 7(6.3) | 22(9.9) | 0.309 |
Variables related to pregnancy being questioned | |||
Assisted conception | 3(2.7) | 6(2.7) | 1.000 |
Antepartum hemorrhage | 7(6.3) | 6(2.7) | 0.135 |
Multiple conception | 6(5.4) | 8(3.6) | 0.563 |
Male gender | 59(53.2) | 131(59.0) | 0.348 |
Induction of labor | 5(4.5) | 11(5.0) | 1.000 |
Fever during labor | 22(19.8) | 4(1.8) | <0.001 |
Vaginal delivery | 99(89.2) | 183(82.4) | 0.824 |
Cesarean delivery | 12(10.8) | 39(17.6) | 0.824 |
Breech presentation | 15(13.5) | 14(6.3) | 0.03 |
Admission to the neonatal care unit | 23(20.7) | 7(3.2) | <0.001 |
Poor sucking | 53(47.7) | 6(2.7) | <0.001 |