Clinical characteristics of the study population
| HW group (n = 161) | HR group (n = 176) | |
|---|---|---|
| Results are median (interquartile range) or number (%). | ||
| *p < 0.05 compared with HW group. | ||
| HW, Conventional handwashing; HR, alcohol hand rub and gloves. | ||
| Gestational age (weeks) | 28.9 (26.3–30.7) | 29.4 (27.3–30.9) |
| Birth weight (g) | 1115 (835–1300) | 1163 (935–1340) |
| Sex (M/F) | 79 (49%):82 (51%) | 96 (55%):80 (45%) |
| Inborn/outborn | 149 (93%):12 (7%) | 166 (94%):10 (6%) |
| Mechanical | 9 (3–23) | 8 (3–25) |
| ventilation (days) | ||
| Oxygen supplementation (days) | 11 (3–38) | 6 (1–25)* |
| Hospital stay (days) | 80 (39–118) | 76 (48–109) |