Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the cases and controls
Variable | Cases (n = 97) | Controls (n = 97) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) of | |||
Age | 25.3(5.4) | 26.8(6.1) | 0.07 |
Parity | 1.4(1.4) | 1.8(1.7) | 0.09 |
Body mass index | 24.4(2.6) | 23.8(3.2) | 0.175 |
Hemoglobin, g/dl | 10.0(1.0) | 9.8(1.0) | 0.152 |
Number (percentage) of | |||
Rural residency | 67(69.1) | 65(67.0) | 0.878 |
Maternal education > secondary level | 76(90.5) | 86(78.4) | 0.056 |
Lack of antenatal care | 12(0.123) | 14(14.4) | 0.381 |
Using bed nets | 14(14.4) | 14(14.4) | 1.000 |
Male gender | 51(0.525) | 51(0.525) | 1.000 |