Table 1.
Characteristics of the pregnant women included in the study (n=674).
| Study group (n=461) | Control group (n=213) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (standard deviation) | 31.7 (5.6) | 31.6 (5.8) | .773 |
| Pregnancy plan | |||
| Unplanned | 448 (97.2) | 203 (95.3) | .213 |
| Planned | 13 (2.8) | 10 (4.7) | |
| Assisted reproductive techniques | 10 (2.2) | 3 (1.4) | .764 |
| Type of deliverya | |||
| Cesarean delivery | 232 (56.7) | 127 (65.1) | .038 |
| Normal | 177 (43.3) | 66 (31) | |
| Recommendation of termination by first-contact physician | 240 (52.1) | 3 (1.4) | <.001 |
Data are number (%).
a
Denominator, number of live births (n=409 in study group and 195 in control group).