From: Do preterm-born adolescents have a poorer oral health-related quality of life?
EPT | VPT | Full term | |
---|---|---|---|
n = 25 | n = 73 | n = 93 | |
Sex | |||
Boys | 15 (60%) | 33 (46%) | 43 (46%) |
Girls | 10 (40%) | 40 (54%) | 50 (54%) |
Mean age (range) | 12.6 (11.2–14.0) | 12.7 (11.3–14.2) | 12.8 (11.2–14.2) |
12–14 years of age | |||
Mean age (range) | 18.2 (16.8–19.3) | 18.3 (17.0–19.3) | 18.4 (16.8–19.9) |
17–19 years of age | |||
Mean gestational age in weeks (range) | 26.6 | 30.8 | ≥ 37 |
(24–28) | (29–32) | No data available | |
Mean birth weight in grams (range) | 893.6 | 1607.3 | 3521.0 |
615–1250 | 840–2235 | 2590–4400 | |
Twins/triplets | 2 (8%) | 25 (34%) | 4 (4%) |