Demographics of the study population
The baseline clinical characteristics of the study groups have been
provided in Table1. To compare the clinical characteristics of the study
participants in case (small for gestational age, N=23) and control
(appropriate for gestational age, N= 17) groups, a univariate analysis
was carried out. The analysis revealed that in our study population, the
difference in maternal height, maternal BMI and parity was statistically
significant between case and control groups, whereas no significant
difference was observed in maternal age. Neonate’s birthweight, length
and head circumference were significantly lower in SGA cases as compared
to AGA controls in our study population.