Table 3.
Comparison of outcomes between undiagnosed and diagnosed CSP at the first contact with healthcare providers, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China, 2013 to 2017a
| Outcomes | Undiagnosed (N = 81) | Diagnosed (N = 114) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (n, %)a | 11 (13.6) | 0 (0.0) | < 0.001 |
| Anemia (n, %)b | 23 (28.4) | 8 (7.0) | < 0.01 |
| Length of hospital stay (in days; Mean, SD)c | 5.5 ± 3.2 | 4.6 ± 2.0 | 0.03 |
| Hospital cost (in RMB Yuan; Mean, SD)d | 8626.2 ± 5995.1 | 6199.0 ± 3859.7 | < 0.01 |
aOccurrence of any of the following condition: placenta accrete, placenta previa, uterine rupture, heavy bleeding, and near miss; difference between the two groups was compared by Fisher exact test
bDifference between the two groups was compared by chi-square test
cDifference between the two groups was compared by t-test
dOne US dollar was about 6.5 RMB during the study period; Difference between the two groups was compared by t-test