Table 2.
Comparison of the participants who received labor support (N = 52) and the participants who did not receive labor support in terms of the duration of labor and some characteristics of the baby
| Variables | Intervention group receiving labor support (N=52) | Control group not receiving labor support (N=52) | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean±SD | Mean±SD | ||
| Duration of the first phase (hours) | 9.87±5.27 | 7.96±5.47 | 0.044 |
| Duration of the second phase (minutes) | 10.34±2.72 | 10.01±2.45 | 0.522 |
| Baby’s weight (grams) | 3406.48±329.99 | 3349.71±373.46 | 0.413 |
| Baby’s height (cm) | 49.53±4.27 | 49.86±1.32 | 0.599 |
*Independent Samples t-Test