Table 7 Association between support related characteristics and perceived effect of the provided support of companions in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman, 2023 (n = 214)
From: The role and effect of companions during childbirth in Oman
Variables | Perceived support | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
No/Little (n = 7) | Good (n = 207) | ||
When did your help take place? | Â | Â | Â |
During admission | 5 (3.7) | 129 (96.3) | 1.000 |
From admission to discharge | 1 (2.1) | 47 (97.9) | 1.000 |
Immediate post-partum ward | 6 (5.0) | 115 (95.0) | 0.141 |
During delivery | 5 (4.3) | 111 (95.7) | 0.457 |
What is the nature of your help? | Â | Â | Â |
Massage | 1 (1.3) | 79 (98.8) | 0.261 |
Touch | - | 72 (100.0) | 0.098 |
Encouraging words | 5 (2.6) | 187 (97.4) | 0.154 |
Transfer things | 3 (3.2) | 91 (96.8) | 1.000 |
Scope of supports | Â | Â | Â |
1 | 5 (5.1) | 94 (94.9) | 0.149 |
2 | 2 (4.1) | 47 (95.9) | Â |
3 | - | 23 (100.0) | Â |
4 | - | 43 (100.0) | Â |
Did you face any problem in helping? | Â | Â | Â |
No | 7 (3.7) | 184 (96.3) | 1.000 |
Yes | - | 23 (100.0) | Â |
Will you be a companion again? | Â | Â | Â |
No | 1 (10.0) | 9 (90.0) | 0.288 |
Yes | 6 (2.9) | 198 (97.1) | Â |
Do you encourage others to be a companion during birth? | Â | Â | Â |
No | 2 (33.3) | 4 (66.7) | 0.013 |
Yes | 5 (2.4) | 203 (97.6) | Â |
Were you satisfied with the medical team? | Â | Â | Â |
No | - | 11 (100.0) | 1.000 |
Yes | 7 (3.4) | 196 (96.6) | Â |
Were you satisfied with services at hospital? | Â | Â | Â |
No | 4 (3.1) | 123 (96.9) | 1.000 |
Yes | 3 (3.4) | 84 (96.6) | Â |