Table 3.
Multivariate linear regressions, dependent variable KHQ score.
| Maternal characteristics | Effect (CI 95%) | p |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal age | 0.469 (-1.72 - 2.658) | 0.674 |
| Previous surgery | 13.988 (-5.727 - 33.703) | 0.164 |
| Parity | -9.617 (-32.943 - 13.709) | 0.418 |
| Time before follow up | -1.478 (-4.392 - 1.435) | 0.319 |
| Previous urinary incontinence | 25.945 (-9.373 - 61.263) | 0.149 |
| Labour and delivery characteristics | ||
| Neonatal weight | 0.015 (-0.008 - 0.038) | 0.190 |
| Epidural analgesia | -22.662 (-51.039 - 5.715) | 0.117 |
| Episiotomy | -36.146 (-59.077 - -13.216) | <0.05 |
| Second degree tears | -22.495 (-51.54 - 6.55) | 0.129 |
| Third and fourth degree tears | 38.257 (-52.405 - 128.919) | 0.407 |
| Urinary and pelvic symptoms at follow up | ||
| LUTS | 81.947 (60.934 - 102.96) | <0.05 |
The initial model was: maternal age, current BMI, constipation, previous surgery excluded Cesarean sections, parity, time between delivery and telephone interview, neonatal weight at birth, epidural analgesia, I and II labour stage duration, Kristeller manoeuvre, operative delivery, II and III to IV vaginal-perineal tears, episiotomy performance, persistent dyspareunia, previous and actual UI.