Table 2 Delivery characteristics of mothers of the studied groups (n = 250)
Variable | Late preterm (n = 70) | Full term (n = 180) | p | Odds ratio for preterm (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mode of delivery | ||||
 Vaginal | 25 (35.7%) | 109 (60.6%) | < 0.001 (χ2)* | 2.76 (1.56–4.90) |
 Cesarean section | 45 (64.3%) | 71 (39.4%) |  | |
Indication of delivery | ||||
 Onset of delivery | 20 (28.6% ) | 97 (53.9%) | < 0.001 (χ2)* | 0.34 (0.19–0.62) |
 History of PROM | 19 (27.1%) | 35 (19.4%) | 1.54 (0.81–2.94) | |
 Placental abruption | 8 (11.4%) | 2 (1.1%) | 11.48 (2.37–55.54) | |
 Umbilical cord pathology | 8 (11.4%) | 36 (20.0%) | 0.44 (0.20–1.01) | |
 Fetal distress | 15 (21.4%) | 10 (5.6%) | 4.64 (1.97–10.91) | |
Indication of cesarean section | ||||
 Breech presentation | 25 (35.7%) | 15 (8.3%) | < 0.001 (χ2)* |  |
 Previous cesarean section | 15 (21.4%) | 25 (13.9%) |  | |
 Placenta previa | 5 (7.1%) | 16 (8.9%) |  | |
 Elective cesarean section | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (8.3%) |  | |