Table 5.
Apgar scores at 5 minutes from neonates of twin pregnancies according to the mode of delivery, Brazil, SINASC 2011-2014.
| 5 min Apgar score | Elective cesarean n (%) | Intrapartum cesarean n (%) | Vaginal birth for both n (%) | Vaginal birth 1st/ Cesarean 2nd n (%) | Cramer V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st twin a | 0.1244 | ||||
| < 7 | 494 (1.38) | 539 (1.83) | 1 015 (6.57) | 52 (3.86) | |
| ≥ 7 | 35 357 (98.62) | 28 892 (98.17) | 14 428 (93.43) | 1 296 (96.14) | |
| 2nd twin b | 0.1560 | ||||
| < 7 | 485 (1.35) | 601 (2.04) | 1 163 (7.54) | 173 (12.86) | |
| ≥ 7 | 35 353 (98.65) | 28 826 (97.96) | 14 270 (92.46) | 1 172 (87.14) |
Missing data: (a) 47 928. (b) 47 958.