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Table 4 Results of multiple linear regression analysis to investigate the effect of demographic and fertility characteristics on physical satisfaction

From: Predictors of mothers’ postpartum body dissatisfaction based on demographic and fertility factors

Independent variable

B Coefficient

Standardized Coefficient

Statistics

P-value

95% CI (L / H)

R2

BMI six months postpartum

 

2.52

0.34

6.72

< 0.001

1.78/3.26

0.34

Mode of delivery

eC/S

Reference Category

fNVD

−8.08

−0.12

−2.49

0.013

−14.47/− 1.69

Gestational age

Preterm

Reference Category

Term

−15.28

−0.11

−2.32

0.021

−28.24/− 2.32

Receiving information about the body shape

No

Reference Category

Yes

8.77

0.12

2.52

0.012

1.93/15.61

Spouse’s views on the shape of a woman’s body

Very satisfied

Reference Category

Somewhat satisfied

14.54

.21

3.79

< 0.001

6.99/22.09

Indifferent

23.6

0.23

4.31

< 0.001

12.83/34.37

Somewhat dissatisfied

28.62

0.21

4.21

< 0.001

15.24/41.99

Very dissatisfied

41.60

0.18

3.75

< 0.001

19.78/63.42

  1. eCesarean Section
  2. fNormal Vaginal Delivery