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Demographic characteristics and baseline values in the cupping therapy and control groups before the intervention
| Characteristics | Intervention group (n=50) | Control group (n=50) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age | 25.0±4.2 | 27.0±3.8 | 0.064 |
| Baseline values | |||
| VAS | 7.8±2.7 | 7.6±2.7 | 0.1 |
| SMPQ | 31.8±10.8 | 31.8±9.8 | 0.1 |
| Sensory SMPQ | 22.8±7.9 | 23.2±8.3 | 0.1 |
| SMPQ emotional | 9.0±3.4 | 9.2±2.9 | 0.1 |
*Values are expressed as mean±standard deviation. SMPQ: Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire. VAS: Visual Analogue Scale
