Table 1 Baseline characteristics of women enrolled in the satisfaction study, according to ANC model
Women's Characteristics | New ANC (n = 790) | Standard ANC (n = 748) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
% | Mean (STD) | % | Mean(STD) | |
Married/stable union | 95 | 93 | ||
Education (less than primary) | 16 | 17 | ||
Smoking during pregnancy | 9.5 | 11 | ||
Substance abuse | 0.4 | 0 | ||
Ratio of persons/room | 2.4 (1.3) | 2.3 (1.1) | ||
Maternal age (years) | 25.5 (5.8) | 25.8 (5.6) | ||
Surgery | 1.8 | 0.8 | ||
Any previous LBW (<2500 g) | 3.9 | 4 | ||
Any previous abortions | 30 | 34 | ||
Any previous stillbirths or neonatal losses | 3.8 | 4 | ||
PRESENT PREGNANCY: | ||||
Iso-Immunization Rh (-) | 1.3 | 0.3 | ||
Vaginal bleeding first trimester | 2.4 | 1.7 | ||
LMP unknown | 4.3 | 3.3 | ||
Nulliparae | 25 | 27 | ||
Primigravidae | 29 | 29 | ||
Maternal height (cm) | 157 (6.6) | 156 (6.4) | ||
Maternal weight at first visit (kg) | 59.2 (12.6) | 58.9 (11.8) | ||
Gestational age at first ANC visit (weeks) | 13 (5.7) | 12.4 (5) | ||
Late booking for ANC (>28 weeks at first visit) | 2.7 | 1.7 | ||