Table 3.
Demographics and baseline characteristics of study participants and comparisons between face-to-face, virtual, and control groups
| Variables | Face-to-face group (n = 38) | Virtual group (n = 38) | Control group (n = 38) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s age (year), mean ± SD | 3.17± 27.36 | 3.74 ± 27.29 | 5± 27.14 | 0.97 |
| Husband’s age (year), mean ± SD | 4.12± 32 | 3.62± 31.35 | 4.40± 30.66 | 0.46 |
| Women’s education,n (%) | ||||
| High school | 0 (0) | 2 (6.5) | 1 (3.4) | 0.87 |
| Diploma | 9 (32.1) | 9 (29) | 10 (34.5) | |
| University | 19 (67.9) | 20 (64.5) | 18 (62.1) | |
| Husband’s education,n (%) | ||||
| High school | 1 (3.6) | 2 (6.5) | 1 (3.5) | 0.2 |
| Diploma | 11 (39.3) | 19 (61.2) | 19 (65.5) | |
| University | 16 (57.1) | 10 (32.3) | 9 (31) | |
| Economic status,n (%) | ||||
| Good | 14 (50) | 10 (32.2) | 5 (17.2) | 0.1 |
| Moderate | 12 (42.9) | 19 (61.3) | 20 (69) | |
| Weak | 2 (7.1) | 2 (6.5) | 4 (13.8) | |
| Women’s occupation,n (%) | ||||
| Housewife | 26 (92.9) | 25 (80.6) | 28 (96.6) | 0.12 |
| Employed | 2 (7.1) | 6 (19.4) | 1 (3.4) | |
| Husband’s occupation,n (%) | ||||
| Unemployed | 0 (0) | 1 (3.2) | 0 (0) | 0.88 |
| Worker | 1 (3.6) | 2 (6.5) | 2 (6.9) | |
| Employed | 10 (35.7) | 7 (22.6) | 8 (27.6) | |
| Self-employed | 17 (60.7) | 21 (67.7) | 19 (65.5) | |
| Insurance status,n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 25 (89.3) | 25 (80.6) | 25 (86.2) | 0.78 |
| No | 3 (10.7) | 6 (19.4) | 4 (13.8) | |
| Gestational age (at the time of enrollment), mean ± SD | 0.89± 19.14 | 0.71 ± 19.87 | 0.79± 19.07 | 0.4 |
| Number of sessions to attend childbirth preparation classes, mean ± SD | 1.01± 6 | 1.14 ± 5.87 | 1.04 ± 5.62 | 0.4 |
| BMI, mean ±SD | 4.05± 23.80 | 4.78±25.62 | 3.58± 24.21 | 0.21 |
| Pregnancy status,n (%) | ||||
| Wanted | 22 (78.6) | 29 (93.5) | 23 (79.3) | 0.18 |
| Unwanted | 6 (21.4) | 2 (6.5) | 6 (20.7) | |
aP < 0.05 is significant, bStandard deviation