Table 3.
Secondary outcomes of the study. Other morbidities reported at the time of follow-up.
| Frequency inintervention arm (n = 103) | Frequency incontrol arm (n = 110) | Statistical test and value | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal | 16 (15.53%) | 17 (15.45%) | z test* for comparing two proportions: value = 0 | 0.9871 |
| Haemorrhage | ||||
| Antepartum Haemorrhage | 0 | 1 | ||
| Postpartum Haemorrhage | 1 | 0 | ||
| Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy | ||||
| Unspecified hypertension | 0 | 2 | ||
| Gestational hypertension | 0 | 2 | ||
| Mild preeclampsia | 1 | 0 | ||
| Severe preeclampsia | 0 | 1 | ||
| Eclampsia | 2 | 0 | ||
| Others | ||||
| Amniotic fluid aspiration | 0 | 1 | ||
| Oligohydramnios | 5 | 1 | ||
| Polyhydramnios | 0 | 1 | ||
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | 1 | 0 | ||
| Premature rupture of membrane | 3 | 1 | ||
| Gestational diabetes | 1 | 2 | ||
| Hypothyroidism | 1 | 2 | ||
| Urinary tract infections | 1 | 3 | ||
| Other perinatal complications | 8 (7.8%) | 3 (2.7%) | Z test* for comparing two proportions: value = 1.7 | 0.0929 |
| Meconium aspiration | 1 | 0 | ||
| Atrial septal defect | 1 | 0 | ||
| Congenital heart disease | 1 | 1 | ||
| Cord around neck | 1 | 0 | ||
| Foetal distress with birth asphyxia | 1 | 0 | ||
| Neonatal Jaundice | 2 | 1 | ||
| Genu varum | 0 | 1 | ||
| Oedema | 1 | 0 |
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2 tailed test since frequency of maternal or perinatal complications can be more in any group.