Neonatal characteristics of study and control infants
| Study (n=107) | Controls (n=107) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthweight (g)2-150 | 1233 (376) | 1469 (414) | p=0.0001 |
| Small for gestational age (%) | 14 (13) | 2 (2) | p=0.002 |
| Apgar score | |||
| 1 min2-150 | 5.8 (2.3) | 5.7 (2.5) | NS |
| 5 min2-150 | 8.5 (1.2) | 8.3 (1.6) | NS |
| Respiratory distress syndrome (%) | 58 (54) | 42 (39) | p=0.04 |
| Patent ductus arteriosus (%) | 15 (14) | 18 (17) | NS |
| PVH | |||
| Grade 1-4 (%) | 2 (2) | 11 (10) | p=0.02 |
| Grade 3, 4 (%) | 0 | 3 (3) | NS |
| Ventricular dilitatation | 2 (2) | 5 (5) | NS |
| Periventricular leucomalacia (%) | 0 | 2 (2) | NS |
| Mortality (%) | 4 (4) | 3 (3) | NS |
↵2-150 Mean (SD); NS = not significant; PVH = periventricular haemorrhage.