Table 2.
Comparison of socio-demographic characteristics and baseline outcomes between the groups.
| Variables | Total (n = 40) | Intervention Group (n = 20) | Control Group (n = 20) | t/χ2 Value | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age, mean (SD) | 27.25 (3.04) | 27.15 (3.15) | 27.35 (3.00) | 0.013 | 0.908 |
| Marital status, n (%) | |||||
| Married | 40 (100) | 20 (100) | 20 (100) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Divorced | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
| Single | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
| Education, n (%) | 0.178 | 0.915 | |||
| Middle school or lower | 9 (22.5) | 5 (25) | 4 (20) | ||
| High school | 15 (37.5) | 7 (35) | 8 (40) | ||
| University or higher | 16 (40.0) | 8 (40) | 8 (40) | ||
| Occupation, n (%) | 0.443 | 0.931 | |||
| Professional | 15 (37.5) | 8 (40) | 7 (35) | ||
| Skilled | 7 (17.5) | 3 (15) | 4 (20) | ||
| Unskilled | 11 (27.5) | 6 (30) | 5 (25) | ||
| Unemployed | 7 (17.5) | 3 (15) | 4 (20) | ||
| Monthly family income, n (%) | 0.503 | 0.778 | |||
| <3000 yuan (US$420) | 5 (12.5) | 3 (15) | 2 (10) | ||
| 3001–5000 yuan (US$420–700) | 16 (40.0) | 7 (35) | 9 (45) | ||
| >5000 yuan (US$700) | 19 (47.5) | 10 (50) | 9 (45) | ||
| Delivery mode, n (%) | 0.582 | 0.748 | |||
| Natural childbirth | 22 (55) | 12 (60%) | 10 (50) | ||
| Assisted childbirth | 10 (25) | 4 (20%) | 6 (30) | ||
| C-section | 8 (20) | 4 (20%) | 4 (20) | ||
| Whether attending parenting train, n (%) | 0.000 | 1.000 | |||
| Yes | 18 (45) | 9 (45) | 9 (45) | ||
| No | 22 (55) | 11(55) | 11(55) | ||
| Baby gender, n (%) | 0.100 | 0.752 | |||
| Boy | 21 (52.5) | 10 (50) | 11 (55) | ||
| Girl | 19 (47.5) | 10 (50) | 9 (45) | ||
| Baby health, mean (SD) | 61.42 (18.13) | 61.70 (16.76) | 61.15 (19.83) | 0.701 | 0.408 |
| Baby fussiness, mean (SD) | 49.57 (12.68) | 50.20 (12.60) | 48.95 (13.05) | 1.636 | 0.209 |
| SICS, mean (SD) | 63.61 (7.13) | 63.49 (7.17) | 63.72 (7.27) | 0.023 | 0.880 |
| EPDS, mean (SD) | 5.15 (2.33) | 5.05 (2.54) | 5.25 (2.15) | 0.001 | 0.982 |
| PSSS, mean (SD) | 41.43 (2.78) | 41.43 (2.78) | 41.43 (2.86) | 0.309 | 0.581 |
SICS: the Self-efficacy in Infant Care Scale; EPDS: the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; PSSS: the Postpartum Social Support Scale.