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Table 3 Distribution of post partum physical problems according to mode of deliveryα

From: An exploratory study to evaluate the utility of an adapted Mother Generated Index (MGI) in assessment of postpartum quality of life in India

 

Overall (n = 195)

NVD (n = 136)

CS(n = 59)

Acute Post Partum Physical Complications (%)

Inability to pass urine

0.2 (0.0–3.8)

0.4 (0.0–5.5)

0 (0)

Excessive bleeding

3.1 (1.7–5.5)

4.2 (2.0–8.8)

1.0 (0.1–12.1)

Need to remove placenta in OT or stitching in OT

0.6 (0.0–9.3)

0.9 (0.1–13.8)

0(0)

Others

0.6 (0.3–1.3)

0.5 (0.0–9.3)

0.7 (0.0–11.6)

No complication

95.5 (91.6–97.6)

94.0 (86.5–97.5)

98.4 (97.3–99.0)

Subacute/Chronic Post Partum Physical Problems (%)*

Painful Perineum μ

5.3 (2.9–9.7)

8.1 (3.8–16.4)

-

Fever

2.8 (0.2–27.8)

1.9 (0.1–27.3)

4.5 (0.5–32.5)

Infection from cut/torn perineum π (n = 100)

2.5 (0.6–9.3)

5.2 (1.4–17.8)

-

Pain at the site of CS γ

3.8 (0.9–14.9)

-

10.9 (2.9–33.7)

Infection at the site CS γ

0.6 (0.3–1.3)

-

1.6 (1.0–2.7)

Urinary incontinence

0.2 (0.0–3.8)

0.4 (0.0–5.5)

0 (0)

Bowel Problems

4.1 (1.0–15.5)

3.9 (0.6–20.2)

4.4 (0.4–33.5)

Sore nipple/breast tenderness

4.0 (0.8–17.5)

5.3 (1.1–21.2)

1.7 (0.1–24.6)

Breast infection

2.0 (0.4–9.7)

2.8 (0.4–15.8)

0.7 (0.0–11.6)

Physical Exhaustion, tiredness

5.0 (2.4–10.1)

2.8 (1.0–7.3)

9.2 (3.1–24.2)

Back pain

8.2 (3.1–20.0)

3.9 (1.4–10.1)

16.3 (4.5–44.5)

Painful Intercourse δ (n = 92)

2.2 (0.1–30.5)

3.7 (0.2–41.7)

0 (0)

Inability to do routine duties

4.3 (0.8–19.6)

3.6 (0.8–15.2)

5.5 (0.7–31.7)

Relation with partner

1.4 (0.1–11.5)

0 (0)

4.0 (0.5–25.8)

  1. αData is presented as cluster adjusted mean (95% CI) or percentage (95% CI)
  2. *Reported as a "major problem for more than 7 days" in %
  3. μSubjects who had a vaginal delivery
  4. πSubjects who had episiotomy or suturing of tear
  5. γ Subjects who had a cesarean section
  6. δ Subjects who had resumed sexual relations since the birth of the baby