Table 1 Comparison of gender and birth weight distribution of neonates in experimental and control groups
Study group | Experimental Frequency (percentage) | Control Frequency (percentage) | P-value Chi-square test |
|---|---|---|---|
Variable | |||
Birth weight (gr) | |||
< 1500 | 9 (30) | 12 (40) | P = 0.065 |
≥ 1500 | 21 (70) | 18 (60) | |
Gender | |||
Female | 11 (44) | 14 (56) | P = 0.39 |
Male | 14 (56) | 11 (44) | |
Study group | Experimental Mean ± Standard deviation (\( \overline{\mathrm{X}}\pm SD\Big) \) | Control Mean ± Standard deviation (\( \overline{\mathrm{X}}\pm SD\Big) \) | Independent t-test |
Variable | |||
Neonate’s age (hour) | 70.21 ± 8.9 | 65.20 ± 6.8 | P = 0.35 |
Gestational age (week) | 33.2 ± 1.27 | 32.1 ± 1.77 | P = 0.06 |