Table 3.
Demographic and medical factors associated with admission for an associated surgical procedure in the 12 months following a birth
| All vaginal births | Admitted within 12 months post birth | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N |
507508 |
2498 |
|
| Age (years) |
29.7 (5.55SD) (12–55 range) |
30.8 (5.14SD) (15–48 range) |
<0.001 |
| % Primiparous |
40.6% |
49.5% |
<0.001 |
| Smoking |
15.8% |
11.9% |
<0.001 |
| Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy |
4.8% |
4.4% |
NS |
| Gestational diabetes |
3.9% |
3.6% |
NS |
| Private hospital admission | 20.7% | 34.5% | <0.001 |