Table 2. Demographic Criteria of Pregnant Women Referred to Deziani Hospital a.
| Variable | Acupressure by Researcher (N = 42) | Acupressure by the Mother (N = 41) | Routine Care (Control) (N = 50) | Test | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity (Persian) | 33 (78.6) | 26 (63.4) | 37 (74) | Chi-square | 0.28 |
| Mother’s education (High School) | 25 (59.5) | 19 (36.3) | 15 (30) | Kruskal-Wallis | < 0.05 |
| Husband’s education (High School) | 25 (59.5) | 21 (51.2) | 18 (36) | Kruskal-Wallis | < 0.01 |
| Mother’s occupation (Housekeeper) | 37 (88.1) | 37 (90.2) | 49 (98) | Chi-square | 0.41 |
| Participation in Antenatal classes | 4 (9.5) | 1 (2.4) | 3 (6) | Chi-square | 0.398 |
| Prenatal care | 42(100) | 41 (100) | 50 (100) | 0.976 |
a Data are presented as No. (%).