Table 1 Sample Characteristics, by Weight Status and Overall
From: Maternal weight status and responsiveness to preterm infant behavioral cues during feeding
Value | Obese (n = 56) | Non-obese (n = 83) | Overall (n = 139) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mother | ||||
Age* | mean (SD) | 28.0 (6.4) | 24.7 (6.4) | 26.0 (6.5) |
Race/Ethnicity (%) | African-American | 55.4 | 45.8 | 49.6 |
Latina | 44.6 | 54.2 | 50.4 | |
Educationa (%) | Low education | 21.4 | 24.4 | 23.2 |
Appropriate for age | 78.6 | 75.6 | 76.8 | |
Parity (%) | Primparous | 32.1 | 44.6 | 39.6 |
Multiparous | 67.9 | 55.4 | 60.4 | |
Income (%) | <185% FPL | 85.7 | 90.0 | 88.2 |
≥185% FPL | 14.3 | 10.0 | 11.8 | |
Infant | ||||
Sex | Female | 44.6 | 49.4 | 47.5 |
Male | 55.4 | 50.6 | 52.5 | |
Gestational age | mean (SD) | 32.5 (1.7) | 32.4 (1.6) | 32.4 (1.6) |
Birthweight (g) | mean (SD) | 1896 (428) | 1802 (396) | 1839 (410) |
Infant morbidity scoreb | mean (SD) | 74.6 (3.2) | 69.2 (16.9 | 71.2 (19.9) |
Weight at 6 weeks CAc (g)* | mean (SD) | 5046 (747) | 4955 (702) | 4997 (715) |
Mother-Infant Dyad: | ||||
Intervention Group | H-HOPEd | 39.3 | 50.6 | 46.0 |
Control | 60.7 | 49.4 | 54.0 | |