Table 5 Factors associated with an obstetrician’s intention on recommend TOLAC to a pregnant women with a prior CS (N = 381)
Intendtion to recommend TOLAC | ||
|---|---|---|
OR (95% CI) | P | |
Age | 0.98 (0.95–1.01) | 0.27 |
Type of hospital | ||
General hospital | 1 | |
Specialized hospitals | 1.96 (0.87–4.38) | 0.10 |
Experienced a vaginal delivery | ||
No | 1 | |
Yes | 0.68 (0.41–1.13) | 0.13 |
Perceived lack of confidence regarding undergoing TOLAC among pregnant women with a history of CS and their family members | ||
No | 1 | |
Yes | 2.31 (1.38–1.38) | 0.01** |
Obstetricians’ uncertainty about the safety of TOLAC for pregnant women with a history of CS | ||
No | 1 | |
Yes | 0.49 (0.27–.96) | 0.04* |
Worries about medical lawsuits due to adverse delivery outcomes after recommending TOLAC to pregnant women with a history of CS | ||
No | 1 | |
Yes | 0.14 (0.07–0.31) | 0.01** |