| Variables | Preterm infants (n = 125) Number (%) | Term born (n = 250) Number (%) |
| Age |
|
|
| <20 years | 16 (12.80) | 24 (9.60) |
| 20 - 40 years | 105 (84.0) | 219 (87.60) |
| >40 years old | 4 (3.20) | 7 (2.80) |
| Marital status |
|
|
| Married | 50 (40.0) | 97 (38.80) |
| Single | 73 (58.40) | 153 (61.20) |
| Divorced | 2 (1.60) | 0 (0) |
| Profession |
|
|
| Employment | 53 (42.40) | 99 (39.60) |
| Unemployed | 47 (37.60) | 84 (33.60) |
| Student | 25 (20.0) | 67 (26.80) |
| Level of education |
|
|
| Not in school | 1 (0.80) | 0 (0) |
| Primary school | 11 (8.80) | 17 (6.80) |
| Secondary school | 69 (55.20) | 126 (50.40) |
| Superior | 44 (35.20) | 107 (42.80) |
| Parity |
|
|
| Primiparous | 54 (43.20) | 130 (52.0) |
| Pauciparous | 43 (34.40) | 67 (26.80) |
| Multiparous | 28 (22.40) | 53 (21.20) |