Table 1. Characteristics of the Acupressure Group and Control Group (n = 100).
| Variable | Acupressure Group (n = 50). No (%) | Control Group (n = 50). No (%) | Statistic a | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 2.880 | 0.237 | ||
| ≤ 19 | 5 (10.0 ) | 5 (10.0) | ||
| 20-24 | 16 (32.0) | 24 (48.0) | ||
| ≥ 25 | 29 (58.0) | 21 (42.0) | ||
| Educational Status | 4.026 | 0.134 | ||
| Primary school/Secondary School | 22 (44.0) | 32 (64.0) | ||
| High School | 17 (34.0) | 11 (22.0) | ||
| University Master | 11 (22.0) | 7 (14.0) | ||
| Gestational Week | 4.456 | 0.035 | ||
| 38-39 weeks | 22 (44.0) | 12 (24.0) | ||
| 40-41 weeks | 28 (56.0) | 38 (76.0) | ||
| Prenatal Care | 1.442 | 0.230 | ||
| 4-8 times | 21 (42.0) | 27 (54.0) | ||
| ≥ 9 times | 29 (58.0) | 23 (46.0) | ||
| Fear of Labor | 0.136 | 0.712 b | ||
| Fearful somewhat fearful | 45 (90.0) | 47 (94.0) | ||
| No fear | 5 (10.0) | 3 (6.0) | ||
| APGAR score, mean ± SD c | ||||
| 1 min | 7.46 ± 0.54 | 7.38 ± 0.66 | U = 112500 | 0.316 |
| 5 min | 8.78 ± 0.81 | 8.75 ± 0.82 | U = 119300 | 0.670 |
a For categorical data, X2 was performed, and for continuous variable, Mann-Whitney U Test was performed.
b Yates’ corrected chi-square test was performed.
c Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.