Personal Oral Infection Control, Low Birthweight, and Preterm Births in Appalachia West Virginia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 1

Sample characteristics, N = 845. Mean (Standard Deviation) or frequency (%).

Baby Characteristics
Gestation	38.7 weeks (2.38)
Birthweight	3320.1 grams (591.6)
Preterm	59 (7.0%)
Birthweight below 2500 grams	53 (6.3%)
Birthweight below 2000 grams	20 (2.4%)
Mother’s Daily Oral Infection Control/Week
None	19 (2.2%)
1-5 times/week	65 (7.7%)
6-12 times/week	222 (26.3%)
13 or more times/week	539 (63.8%)
Additive Periodontal Screening and Reporting Sextant Score
Mean Score	11.1 (5.1%)