Table 6 Factors associated with women’s inaccurate perceptions of the risks of health outcomes after delivery

Wound infection ^#1

Cesarean delivery

0.09 (0.01-0.67)^*

0.03 (0-0.21)^‡

Fecal incontinence

Not on the Beijing registry

3.11 (1.23-7.9)^*

1.77 (0.64-4.95)

Cesarean delivery

15.54 (3.50-69.01)^‡

12.36 (2.61-58.42)^†

Dyspareunia

Satisfied with delivery services

1.23 (0.65-2.35)

0.33 (0.13-0.85)^*

Cesarean delivery

1.95 (1.09-3.49)^*

5.03 (1.82-13.9)^†

Sexual dissatisfaction

Discussion with partner

0.25 (0.07-0.87)^*

0.67 (0.03-13.02)

Negative impact on the couple’s relationship

Cesarean delivery

1.24 (0.47-3.23)

0.20 (0.04-0.94)^*

Limitations to daily life/work activities

Discussion with other family member

0.41 (0.19-0.88)^*

0.68 (0.25-1.8)

Negative impact on mental health

High monthly family income

3.17 (1.05-9.51)^*

8.75 (1.34-57)^*

Satisfied with delivery services

4.33 (1.96-9.57)^‡

1.17 (0.15-9.14)

High income and satisfied with services^#2

0.16 (0.04-0.57)^‡

0.27 (0.02-3.31)