Table 1 Comparison between the implementation periods regarding the sociodemographic, pregnancy, and clinical characteristics of the care of patients in obstetric emergencies
Characteristics | Period 1, N = 102 N (%) | Period 2, N = 148 N (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 24 (20–29) | 25 (21–30) | 0.43 |
Health insurance | |||
Subsidized | 69 (67.6) | 74 (50) | 0.006 |
Contributive | 26 (25.5) | 37 (25) | 0.93 |
Another regimen | 7 (6.9) | 37 (25.0) | 0.0002 |
Area of origin | |||
Rural | 30 (29.4) | 56 (37.8) | 0.17 |
Occupation | |||
Employed/Independent | 13 (18.1) | 15 (13.8) | 0.43 |
Housewife/ Unemployed | 59 (81.9) | 94 (86.2) | 0.43 |
Level of education | |||
Primary | 18 (23.4) | 21 (18.1) | 0.37 |
High School | 48 (62.3) | 65 (56.1) | 0.38 |
Technical or college degree | 11 (14.3) | 30 (25.9) | 0.06 |
Gravidity | |||
1 | 48 (47.1) | 52 (35.1) | 0.06 |
2 | 30 (29.4) | 54 (36.5) | 0.24 |
3 | 12 (11.7) | 21 (14.2) | 0.58 |
≥ 4 | 12 (11.7) | 21 (14.2) | 0.58 |
Parity | |||
0 | 45 (44.1) | 54 (36.5) | 0.22 |
1 | 31 (30.4) | 50 (33.8) | 0.57 |
2 | 13 (12.7) | 19 (12.8) | 0.98 |
≥ 3 | 13 (12.7) | 25 (16.9) | 0.37 |
Gestational age at admission | 35 (32–37) | 35 (32–36) | 0.47 |
Clinical characteristics | |||
Maternal medical conditions | 42 (41.2) | 59 (39.9) | 0.835 |
Preterm labor/ PPROM | 30 (29.4) | 66 (44.6) | 0.015 |
MEOWS at admission to FVL | |||
Score 0 | 18 (17.6) | 32 (21.6) | 0.44 |
Score 1–3 | 68 (66.7) | 103 (69.6) | 0.62 |
Score 4–5 | 9 (8.8) | 6 (4.1) | 0.12 |
Score ≥ 6 | 7 (6.9) | 7 (4.7) | 0.47 |
Termination of pregnancy | |||
Vaginal delivery | 42 (41.2) | 65 (43.9) | 0.67 |
Cesarean section | 43 (42.2) | 55 (37.2) | 0.43 |
Miscarriage | 3 (2.9) | 2 (1.3) | 0.38 |
Remain Undelivered | 12 (11.8) | 26 (17.6) | 0.21 |