Table 3. Primary Outcome Incidence Stratified by Selected Characteristics.
| Staples n* (%) | Suture n* (%) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI 30 or higher | 141 (14.2) | 124 (8.1) | 0.117 |
| BMI lower than 30 | 38 (15.8) | 46 (0) | 0.007 |
| Prior cesarean | 84 (13.1) | 88 (5.7) | 0.094 |
| No prior cesarean | 95 (15.8) | 83 (6.0) | 0.040 |
| Labor or attempted induction | 89 (16.0) | 91 (5.5) | 0.015 |
| No labor or attempted induction | 90 (12.2) | 80 (6.3) | 0.183 |
| Vertical incision | 15 (6.7) | 15 (6.7) | >0.999 |
| 6.7 | 6.7 | ||
| Pfannensteil incision | 164 (15.2) | 156 (5.8) | 0.006 |
| Chorioamnionitis | 18 (16.7) | 20 (10) | 0.652 |
| No chorioamnionitis | 161 (14.3) | 151 (5.3) | 0.008 |
n represents denominator (percent of denominator with primary outcome)
BMI, body mass index