Table 4.
Effect of warm compresses on the perineal outcome for the experimental and control group (N = 100)
| Perineal Condition | Control n (%) | Experiment n (%) | Total N (%) | Chi-square | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intact | 5 (10) | 11 (22) | 16 (16) | 50 | 0.001 |
| Episiotomy | 12 (24) | 9 (18) | 21 (21) | 58 | 0.001 |
| Tear | 33 (66) | 30 (60) | 63 (63) | 38 | 0.001 |