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Table 2 Primary outcome after randomization to eye-mask and earplugs or headband

From: Eye-masks and earplugs compared to headband in nulliparas on increasing spontaneous vaginal delivery: a randomized trial

Outcomes

Eye-mask-earplugs

n = 117

Headband

n = 117

RR (95% CI)

NNTb (95% CI)

P value

Mode of delivery

    

0.26

 Spontaneous vaginal delivery

60 (51.3%)

52 (44.4%)

1.15 (0.88–1.51)a

 

0.301

 Instrumental vaginal delivery

15 (12.8%)

11 (9.4%)

   

 Cesarean delivery

42 (35.9%)

54 (46.2%)

0.78 (0.57–1.06)b

 

0.14b

 Indications of Cesarean delivery

n = 42

n = 54

  

0.28

 Non-reassuring fetal status

21 (50.0%)

22 (40.7%)

   

 Abnormal lie/presentation

1 (2.4%)

5 (9.3%)

   

 Poor progress of labor

11 (26.2%)

21 (38.9%)

   

 Failed induction of labor

5 (11.9%)

3 (5.6%)

   

 Othersc

4 (9.5%)

3 (5.6%)

   
  1. Data expressed as number (%). Analyses by Chi Square test for categorical datasets. 2-sided P < 0.05 for all variables
  2. aSpontaneous vaginal delivery compared to operative delivery (instrumental vaginal and Cesarean delivery)
  3. bCesarean delivery compared to vaginal delivery (spontaneous vaginal and instrumental vaginal delivery)
  4. cOther indications: 3 for suspected macrosomia, 1 severe pre-eclampsia, 1 suspected cephalopelvic disproportion, 1 prolonged second stage and 1 maternal request