Table 1 Demographic characteristics of patients and their parents in two groups
The WeChat group (n = 44) | The routine group (n = 47) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (month) | 6.1 ± 2.7 | 6.3 ± 2.5 | 0.738 |
Weight (kg) | 6.2 ± 1.6 | 6.4±.1.5 | 0.516 |
Disease | |||
Ventricular septal defect | 14 | 17 | 0.908 |
Patent ductus arteriosus | 11 | 14 | |
Pulmonary stenosis | 6 | 4 | |
Tetralogy of fallot | 2 | 1 | |
Coarctation of the aorta | 2 | 3 | |
Atrial septal defect | 9 | 8 | |
Age of parents (year) | 27.9 ± 4.3 | 28.6 ± 4.5 | 0.440 |
Parents’ education level | |||
Under high school | 15 | 18 | 0.929 |
High school | 15 | 13 | |
Junior college | 8 | 9 | |
Bachelor degree or higher | 6 | 7 | |
Living condition | |||
Rural area | 32 | 35 | 0.851 |
City | 12 | 12 |