Table 2 Subjects Characteristics
From: Early detection of parenting stress in mothers of preterm infants during their first-year home
Maternal- & Infant Demographics | Mothers @ infant 1-month post NICU discharge | Mothers @ infant 12-month (Corrected Age) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
n | 25 | 24 | |
Multiples (%) | 12 (48%) | 7 (29%) | ns¥ |
Maternal Agea | 31.36 ± 7.13 | 32.08 ± 5.52 | ns# |
Defensive Responding (n) | 2 | 5 | |
Gestational Age (weeks)a (range) | 28.65 ± 2.45 (24.3–32.9) | 28.30 ± 1.95 (24.3–32.3) | ns# |
Birth Weight (g)a (range) | 1177 ± 342 (630–1740) | 1018 ± 243 (599–1585) | ns# |
Gender (n; male/female) | 13/12 | 16/10 | |
Ethnicity (%) | |||
- Caucasian | 52 | 42 | |
- African-American | 20 | 29 | |
- Asian | 4 | ns¶ | |
- Hispanic (white) | 24 | 29 | |
Education (%) | |||
- Secondary school | 17 | 29 | |
- University | 57 | 50 | ns¶ |
- Post-Graduate | 26 | 21 | |
Income (%) | |||
< $50,000 | 43 | 42 | |
- $50,000–$99,999 | 30 | 37 | ns¶ |
- ≥ $100,000 | 26 | 21 | |