Table 1 Demographics and baseline characteristics of the study participants and results of comparison of the three study groups
Variables | Group A (n = 33) | Group B (n = 33) | Group C (n = 33) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Women’s age (year) (M ± SD) | 4.40 ± 24.27 | 4.9 ± 26.03 | 5.6 ± 24.88 | 0.35 |
Women’s education (%) | ||||
Below high school diploma | 13 (39.4) | 7 (21.2) | 14 (42.4) | 0.4 |
High school diploma | 14 (42.4) | 19 (57.6) | 13 (39.4) | |
University | 6 (18.2) | 7 (21.2) | 6 (18.2) | |
Place of residence, N (%) | ||||
City | 23 (69.7) | 27 (81.8) | 22 (66.7) | 0.45 |
Village | 10 (30.3) | 6 (18.2) | 11 (33.3) | |
Economic status (%) | ||||
Good | 7 (21.2) | 7 (21.2) | 3 (9.1) | 0.21 |
Moderate | 22 (66.7) | 23 (69.7) | 21 (63.6) | |
Weak | 4 (12.1) | 3 (9.1) | 9 (27.3) | |
Women’s occupation (%) | ||||
Housewife | 30 (90.9) | 31 (93.9) | 31 (93.9) | 0.98 |
Employed | 3 (9.1) | 2 (6.1) | 2 (6.1) | |
Duration of marriage (year), (M ± SD) | 1.24 ± 2.39 | 1.47 ± 2.33 | 1.49 ±2.39 | 0.98 |
Gravida (%) | ||||
1 | 27 (81.8) | 26 (78.8) | 27 (81.8) | 0.93 |
2 | 6 (18.2) | 7 (21.2) | 6 (18.2) | |
Number of abortions (%) | ||||
0 | 27 (81.8) | 26 (78.8) | 27 (81.8) | 0.93 |
1 | 6 (18.2) | 7 (21.2) | 6 (18.2) | |
Gestational age at delivery (X ± SD) | 0.97 ± 39.15 | 0.91 ± 39.03 | 0.85 ± 39.21 | 0.71 |
Participation in childbirth preparation classes (%) | ||||
Yes | 5 (15.2) | 6 (18.2) | 6 (18.2) | 0.99 |
No | 28 (84.8) | 27 (81.8) | 27 (81.8) | |
Received regular prenatal care (%) | ||||
Yes | 30 (90.9) | 30 (90.9) | 29 (87.9) | 0.89 |
No | 3 (9.1) | 3 (9.1) | 4 (12.1) | |
Pregnancy status (%) | ||||
Wanted | 31 (93.9) | 30 (90.9) | 26 (78.8) | 0.22 |
Unwanted | 2 (6.1) | 3 (9.1) | 7 (21.2) | |
Baby’s gender (%) | ||||
Female | 16 (48.5) | 19 (57.6) | 18 (54.5) | 0.82 |
Male | 17 (51.5) | 14 (42.4) | 15 (45.5) | |
Apgar score at the first minute (%) | ||||
9–10 | 30 (90.9) | 28 (84.8) | 30 (90.9) | 0.78 |
7–8 | 3 (9.1) | 5 (15.2) | 3 (9.1) | |
Baby weight (M ± SD) | 375 ± 3190 | 315 ± 3256 | 373 ± 3300 | 0.45 |
Baby height (M ± SD) | 1.52 ± 50 | 2.35 ± 49.93 | 1.67 ± 50.36 | 0.61 |