Table 1 Characteristics of the 75 premature infants included in the study population
Characteristics | N (%) |
|---|---|
Gestational age (weeks), median (IQR) | 27 (25, 29) |
Birthweight (grams), median (IQR) | 955 (763, 1210) |
Sex | Â |
 Female | 44 (59%) |
 Male | 31 (41%) |
Race | Â |
 Chinese | 35 (47%) |
 Indian | 6 (8%) |
 Malay | 15 (20%) |
 Other | 19 (25%) |
Delivery mode | Â |
 Cesarean section | 47 (63%) |
 Vaginal | 28 (37%) |
Enteral feeding during study period | Â |
 Breast milk only | 45 (60%) |
 Formula only | 0 (0%) |
 Both | 30 (40%) |
Outcomes | Â |
 Bloodstream infection | 16 (21%) |
 Death | 4 (5%) |