Demographic characteristics
| Demographic Data < 34 weeks | Controls (48hr) N=49 | Experimental (36hr) N= 41 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (Range) | 29.1 ± 3.23 (23-33) | 30 ± 2.95 (24-33) | P=0.1187 |
| Birth weight (Range) | 1338 ± 539 (500- 2460 ) | 1578 ± 554 (460- 2850) | P = 0.04** |
| Male (%) | 57% | 54% | P = 0.832 |
| Ethnicity | 50% White, 25% AA | 48% white, 25% AA | P = 0.558 |
| Cesarean delivery (%) | 59% | 50% | P = 1.0 |
| APGAR score 5 min (Range) | 7, (4-9) | 8, (1-9) | P = 0.134 |
| Demographic Data > 34 weeks | Controls (48hr) N= 104 | Experimental (36hr) N=103 | P value |
| Gestational age (Range) | 38.4 ± 2.1 (33-41) | 38.3 ± 2.1 (34-42) | P = 0.719 |
| Birth weight (Range) | 3169 ± 629 (1390- 4720) | 3103± 614 (1800- 4520) | P = 0.475 |
| Male (%) | 59% | 48% | P = 0.126 |
| Ethnicity | 60% White, 15% AA | 61% White, 17% AA | P = 0.709 |
| Cesarean delivery (%) | 77% | 66% | P= 0.091 |
| APGAR score 5 min (Range) | 8, (0-9) | 8, (1-9) | P = 0.953 |