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. 2019 Mar;31(1):25–30. doi: 10.5455/msm.2019.31.25-30

Table 2. Adjusted ORs for association of clinical characteristics and intact perineum in women.

Clinical Characteristics OR CI (95%) p-value
Parity Nulipara 0.292 (0.220; 0.341) <0.001*
Multipara 1
Previous caesarean section Yes 0.419 (0.234; 0.749) 0.003*
No 1
Birth Position Alternative positions 2.665 (2.022; 3.513) <0.001*
Lithotomy 1
Birthweight (grams) 0.867 (0.804; 0.936) 0.006*
Gestational age 0.958 (0.885; 1.036) 2.82
Prenatal childbirth preparation course Yes 1.205 (0.910; 1.596) 1.92
No 1
Onset of labour Spontaneous 0.935 (0.691; 1.266) 0.666
Induced 1
Hydrotherapy Yes 0.821 (0.580;1.162) 0.266
No 1
Standing up during first stage of labour Yes 1.180 (0.841; 1.657) 0.338
No 1
Pilates ball Yes 1.407 (0.957; 2.069) 0.082
No 1
Epidural analgesia Yes 1.201 (0.751; 1.921) 0.444
No 1
* statistically significant (p < 0.05)