Table 2 Prevalence of paternal preconception risk factors, by paternal status regarding pregnancy
Total | 95 % CI | Prospective Fathers | Expectant Fathers | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N = 336 (%) | N = 131 (%) | N = 205 (%) | |||
Age ≥ 35 | 176 (52.54) | 47.16–57.91 | 65 (49.62) | 111 (54.41) | 0.391 |
BMI ≥ 30 | 26 (7.74) | 4.87–10.61 | 9 (6.87) | 17 (8.29) | 0.634 |
Medication use | 174 (51.94) | 46.56–57.32 | 76 (58.02) | 98 (48.04) | 0.075 |
Smoking, any quantity | 118 (35.44) | 30.27–40.60 | 40 (30.53) | 78 (38.61) | 0.132 |
Exposure to environmental substances | 65 (19.35) | 15.10–23.59 | 24 (18.32) | 41 (20.00) | 0.704 |
pesticides/herbicides/professional paints | 28 (8.33) | 5.36–11.30 | 11 (8.40) | 17 (8.29) | 0.973 |
lead/exhaust fumes | 24 (7.14) | 4.38–9.91 | 9 (6.87) | 15 (7.32) | 0.877 |
textiles, rubber, wood, paper and printing industry products | 26 (7.74) | 4.87–10.61 | 12 (9.16) | 14 (6.83) | 0.435 |
professional dry cleaning products | 1 (0.30) | −0.29–0.88 | 0 (0.00) | 1 (0.49) | 0.423 |