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Comparison of cervical Bishop score improvement between the 2 groups.
| Indicators | Control group (oxytocin only, n = 100) | Study group (misoprostol + oxytocin, n = 100) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop score before intervention | 4.0 ± 1.1 | 4.3 ± 1.2 | .07 |
| Bishop score after 12 h | 6.6 ± 1.3 | 7.8 ± 1.4 | <.001 |
| Δ Bishop score | 2.4 ± 1.0 | 3.5 ± 1.2 | <.001 |
| Significant improvement (n, %) | 40 (40.0) | 58 (58.0) | |
| Effective (n, %) | 31 (31.0) | 29 (29.0) | |
| Ineffective (n, %) | 28 (28.0) | 13 (13.0) | |
| Overall effective rate (%) | 71.0 | 87.0 | .012 |
