Table 2 Time outcomes in nulliparous women induced with Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI) compared to Misoprostol Vaginal Tablets (MVT)
MVI | MVT | Difference | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Time intervals | n = 85 | n = 86 | ||
Time from drug administration to delivery | ||||
Median (IQR) | 15:43 (12:29) | 19:37 (14:30) | 3:54 | 0.011 |
Crude mean (SD) | 18:39 (10:23) | 23:42 (14:29) | 5:03 | 0.010 |
Adjusted mean difference (CI; 95%)a | 6:03 (2:20–9:46) | 0.002 | ||
Time from drug administration to onset of active labor | ||||
Median (IQR) | 10:37 (10:42) | 11:28 (12:13) | 0:51 | 0.215 |
Crude mean (SD) | 13:04 (8:32) | 16:20 (13:27) | 3:16 | 0.061 |
Adjusted mean difference (CI; 95%)a | 4:16 (0:54–7:38) | 0.013 | ||
Time from onset of active labor to delivery | ||||
Median (IQR) | 4:06 (6:54) | 6:46 (5:50) | 2:40 | 0.002 |
Crude mean (SD) | 5:35 (4:36) | 7:22 (4:09) | 1:47 | 0.009 |
Adjusted mean difference (CI; 95%)a | 1:47 (0:28–3:06) | 0.008 | ||