Table 2 Obstetric characteristics by study group
Characteristic | Perceived labour ≥24 hours | Perceived labour <24 hours | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 434 | n = 813 | ||
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
Maternal height, cm, mean ± sd | 162.9 ± 7.2 | 163.2 ± 6.8 | ns |
Pre-pregnancy weight, kg, mean ± sd | 60.2 ± 14.8 | 59.8 ± 13.0) | ns |
Weight gain, kg, mean ± sd | 16.5 ± 6.1 | 15.9 ± 6.1) | ns |
Gestational age days, mean ± sd | 280.3 ± 6.9 | 277.7 ± 7.1 | <.001 |
Symphysis fundal height cm, mean ± sd | 37.1 ± 2.8 | 36.9 ± 2.8) | ns |
Attended prenatal classes | 217 (53.2) | 396 (51.1) | ns |
Doula | 21 (5.1) | 46 (5.9 | ns |
Coping on admission | ns | ||
Not distressed | 47 (11.5) | 95 (12.1) | |
Coping with Support | 272 (66.8) | 500 (63.9) | |
Not coping | 88 (21.6) | 187 (23.9) | |
Status of membranes on admission | ns | ||
Intact | 300 (69.1) | 517 (63.7) | . |
Ruptured | 29 (6.7) | 76 (9.4) | |
Unsure | 105 (24.2) | 219 (27.0) | |
Method of early labour assessment | ns | ||
Home visit | 225 (51.8) | 402 (49.4) | |
Telephone triage | 209 (48.2) | 411 (50.6) | |
Meconium in amniotic fluid in labour | 49 (11.3) | 66 (8.2) | ns |