Table 2 Characteristics of the Sample (n = 99)
From: The economic burden of treating neonates in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in Greece
Infants' Characteristics | In absolute numbers (%) | |
|---|---|---|
ELENA VENIZELOU HOSPITAL | ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL | |
No. of patients | 44 (44.4) | 55 (55.5) |
Male | 28 (63.6) | 30 (54.5) |
Female | 16 (36.4) | 25 (45.5) |
Place of residence | ||
Urban Areas | 35 (79.5) | 35 (63.6) |
Rural Area | 9 (20.5) | 20 (36.4) |
Mother's Age* | 30.6 ± 5.1 | 29.44 ± 6.5 |
Mother's Insurance coverage | 41 (93.2) | 42 (76.4) |
Mean Gestational Age* (wks) | 35.1 ± 3.9 | 32.1 ± 5.06 |
Mean Weight (grs)* | 2327 ± 787.8 | 1665 ± 846.4 |
Weight Classification (n) | ||
< 1000 gr | - | 9 (16.4) |
1001 – 1500 gr | 5 (11.4) | 13 (23.6) |
1501 – 2000 gr | 7 (15.9) | 14 (25.4) |
2001 – 2500 gr | 9 (20.4) | 6 (10.9) |
≥2500 grs | 20 (45.4) | 9 (16.4) |
Gestational Age (n) | ||
< 24 weeks | - | - |
24 ≤ wks < 28 | 2 (4.5) | 6 (10.9) |
28 ≤ wks < 32 | 3 (6.8) | 15 (27.3) |
≥32 wks | 36 (81.8) | 30 (54.5) |
Deaths | 3 (6.8) | 4 (7.3) |
Mean LOS in NICU | 9.8 ± 15.5 | 18.4 ± 17.4 |
Mean LOS in Section II | 8.9 ± 8.3 | 16.1 ± 13.2 |
Mean Length of Stay (LOS) | 18.7 | 34.5 |