Table 4.
Comparison of postpartum health behaviours and maternal-infant health outcomes between the teach-back group and the control group (n = 258)
| Teach-back group n = 128 n (%) | Control group n = 130 n (%) | x2 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postpartum health behaviours | ||||
| Exclusive breastfeeding within 24 hours postpartum | 72(56.3) | 35(26.9) | 22.853 b | <0.001 |
| Exclusive breastfeeding within 42 days postpartum | 75(58.6) | 22(16.9) | 47.735 b | <0.001 |
| Uptake of check-up at the 42 days postpartum | 122(95.3) | 109(83.8) | 9.050 b | 0.003 |
| Complete uptake of recommended vaccines | 125(97.7) | 118(90.8) | 5.586 b | 0.018 |
| Maternal-infant health outcomes | ||||
| Postpartum infection | 0 | 4(3.1) | 2.239 a | 0.135 |
| Subinvolution of uterus | 3(2.3) | 13(10) | 6.499 b | 0.011 |
| Acute mastitis | 25(19.5) | 41(31.5) | 4.884 b | 0.027 |
| Postpartum constipation | 32(25) | 51(39.2) | 5.986 b | 0.014 |
| Overweight | 23(18) | 38(29.2) | 4.531 b | 0.033 |
| Diaper dermatitis | 19(14.8) | 42(32.3) | 10.896 b | 0.001 |
a Continuity correction
b Pearson chi-squared test