Table 1 Background parameters in the two groups of women subjected to emergency caesarean section using two different prophylactic regimens
Variable | Single dose (N = 250) | Multiple doses (N = 250) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age of participants | |||
20 years and below | 38 (15.2%) | 42 (16.8%) | 0.612 |
21-30 years | 146 (58.4%) | 135 (54.0%) | |
Above 30 years | 66 (26.4%) | 73 (29.2%) | |
Gravidity | |||
Primegravida | 77 (30.8%) | 83 (33.2%) | 0.565 |
Multigravida | 173 (69.2%) | 167 (66.8%) | |
Body mass index (kg/m 2 ) | |||
Normal weight | 55 (22%) | 67 (26.8%) | 0.123 |
Overweight | 112 (44.8%) | 120 (48.0%) | |
Obese | 83 (33.2%) | 63 (25.2%) | |
Presence of caesarean section scar | |||
NO | 152 (60.8%) | 163 (65.2%) | 0.308 |
YES | 98 (39.2%) | 87 (34.8%) | |
Amniotic membrane during operation | |||
Intact | 121 (48.4%) | 92 (36.8%) | 0.009 |
Ruptured | 129 (51.6%) | 158 (63.2%) | |
Duration of operation(minutes) | |||
≤60 minutes | 151 (60.4%) | 140 (56.0%) | 0.319 |
>60 minutes | 99 (39.6%) | 110 (44.0%) |