Table 1.
Comparison of demographic data and clinical characteristics of the two groups
| Indicator | PFD group (n = 53) | No PFD group (n = 55) | χ2/t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass index | 25.44±1.11 | 24.57±1.13 | 0.554 | 0.581 |
| Age | 29.45±2.67 | 28.96±2.45 | 0.842 | 0.321 |
| Gestational week of delivery | 37.82±1.21 | 38.03±1.01 | 0.695 | 0.467 |
| Neonatal body weight | 2894.32±358.53 | 2899.96±343.12 | 0.356 | 0.712 |
| Neonatal head diameter | 34.12±1.21 | 33.99±1.14 | 0.856 | 0.402 |
| Perineal scoliosis | 0.480 | 0.384 | ||
| Yes | 6 (11.32%) | 9 (16.36%) | ||
| No | 47 (88.68%) | 46 (83.64%) | ||
| Use of midwife | 0.801 | 0.369 | ||
| Yes | 7 (13.21%) | 5 (9.09%) | ||
| No | 46 (86.79%) | 50 (90.91%) | ||
| Painless delivery | 0.603 | 0.504 | ||
| Yes | 11 (20.75%) | 16 (29.09%) | ||
| No | 42 (79.25%) | 39 (70.91%) | ||
| Vaginal tear | 16.996 | <0.001 | ||
| No | 13 (24.53%) | 30 (54.55%) | ||
| 1 degree | 24 (45.28%) | 17 (30.91%) | ||
| 2 degrees | 16 (30.19%) | 8 (14.54%) |
Note: PFD is pelvic floor disorder.