Table 5 Group comparison of selected pregnancy outcomes in follow-up assessment
Variables | Intervention (n = 35) | Control (n = 35) | Mann–Whitney U test | Pearson/ Fisher’s test | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U | χ2 | ||||
Gestation age > 38 weeks | 35 (50%) | 35 (50%) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Danger signs observed | |||||
 Yes | 0 (0%) | 2 (5.7%) |  |  |  |
 No | 35 (100%) | 33 (93.4%) | N/A | 2.831 | 0.920 |
Problems experienced | |||||
 Yes | 0 (0%) | 2 (5.7%) |  |  |  |
 No | 35 (100%) | 33 (93.4%) | N/A | 2.831 | 0.920 |
The first stage of labour | 11.72+ | 12.44+ | −1.23 | N/A | 0.224 |
The second stage of labour | 25.29 | 27.14 | −1.021 | N/A | 0.311 |
The third stage of labour | 5.31 | 5.14 | 1.164 | N/A | 0.249 |
Perineal trauma | |||||
 Intact | 17 (48.6%) | 10 (28.6%) |  |  |  |
 Laceration | 11 (31.4%) | 16 (45.7%) |  |  |  |
 First-degree tear | 7 (20%) | 9 (25.7%) | N/A | 3.018 | 0.285 |
Apgar score at 1 min | |||||
 Normal 7/10 to 10/10 | 35 (53.7%) | 34 (49.3%) |  |  |  |
 Moderate 4/10 to 6/10 | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.9%) | N/A | 3.446 | 0.237 |
Cooperation with providers’ instructions | 35 (50%) | 35 (50%) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Initiation of exclusive breastfeeding | 35 (50%) | 35 (50%) | N/A | N/A | N/A |