Table 3.
Maternal outcome
| Sequential group (n = 80) | Concurrent group (n = 80) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Induction-to-delivery interval (h) | 22.33 ± 13.28 | 18.45 ± 14.34 | 0.041 |
| Vaginal delivery within 24 h | 41 (51%) | 48(60%) | 0.046 |
| Spontaneous vaginal delivery | 58 (72%) | 59(74%) | 0.72 |
| Operative vaginal delivery | 4 (5%) | 3 (4%) | 0.88 |
| Cesarean section delivery | 18 (23%) | 17(21%) | 0.87 |
| Number of misoprostol doses | 2 ± 0.8 | 2 ± 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Need of oxytocin | 24 (30%) | 21 (26%) | 0.71 |
| Postpartum pyrexia | 4 (5%) | 6 (7%) | 0.65 |
| Postpartum hemorrhage | 5 (8%) | 7 (9%) | 0.62 |
| Uterine hyperstimulation | 2 (3%) | 5 (6%) | 0.12 |
Data are mean ± SD or number (percentage)