Table 2. Comparison of maternal and neonatal outcomes between vaginal and caesarean section at Mulago Hospital.
| Variable | Vaginal Delivery (n = 991) n(%) | Caesarean Section(n = 434) n(%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neonatal Outcome Variables | |||
| APGAR score (1 min) | |||
| 0–3 | 53 (5.31) | 24 (5.5) | 0.81 |
| 4–6 | 97 (9.7) | 48 (11.1) | |
| 7–10 | 841 (85) | 362 (83.4) | |
| APGAR score (5 min) | |||
| 0–3 | 36 (3.6) | 17 (3.9) | 0.86 |
| 4–6 | 27 (2.7) | 10 (2.3) | |
| 7–10 | 928 (93.6) | 407 (93.8) | |
| Baby’s Outcome | |||
| Alive | 929 (93.7) | 398 (91.7) | 0.15 |
| Died | 62 (6.3) | 36 (8.2) | |
| Baby admitted to SCU | |||
| Yes | 201 (20.3) | 123 (28.3) | 0.01 |
| No | 790 (79.7) | 311 (71.6) | |
| Maternal Outcome Variables | |||
| Maternal complication | |||
| Chorioamnionitis | 34 (3.4) | 35 (8.1) | 0.02 |
| Pelvic Abscess | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.2) | |
| Puerperal sepsis | 0 (0.0) | 7 (1.61) | |
| PPH | 19 (1.8) | 8 (1.8) | |
p-values <0.05 were significant