A comprehensive assessment of maternal deaths in Argentina: translating multicentre collaborative research into action
Silvina Ramos, Ariel Karolinski, Mariana Romero, Raúl Mercer
Volume 85, Number 8, August 2007, 615-622
Table 2. Sociodemographic characteristics of cases and controls
| Characteristic | Cases (n = 84) | Controls (n = 84) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | 29.1 (8.0) | 25.8 (7.2) | 0.005 |
| 0.388 | |||
| < 7 years | 16.7 | 9.5 | |
| ⩾ 7 years | 67.9 | 69.0 | |
| No data | 15.5 | 21.4 | |
| 0.67 | |||
| Married/in union | 50.6 | 52.4 | |
| Single/other | 33.7 | 36.6 | |
| No data | 15.7 | 11.0 | |
| 0.021 | |||
| 0 | 12.3 | 29.3 | |
| 1–3 | 42.0 | 39.0 | |
| ⩾ 4 | 45.7 | 31.7 | |
| 0.096 | |||
| 0 | 64.6 | 76.5 | |
| ⩾ 1 | 35.4 | 23.5 | |
| 0 | 68.8 | 78.8 | 0.349 |
| 1 | 13.8 | 10.0 | |
| ⩾ 2 | 17.5 | 11.3 |
SD, standard deviation.