Table 2 Risk ratios and 95% confidence intervals for satisfaction ("well satisfied" or "very satisfied") during labor and delivery, according to group
From: Support to woman by a companion of her choice during childbirth: a randomized controlled trial
Variable | Support (n = 105) | Control (n = 107) | RR (95%CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Labor | ||||
Evolution of labor | 56 | 49 | 1.16 (0.89–1.53) | 0.272 |
Having a companion | 96 | 13 | 10.08 (5.38–18.89) | <0.0001* |
Care received | 98 | 90 | 1.11 (1.01–1.22) | 0.034 |
Medical guidance | 94 | 84 | 1.14 (1.01–1.28) | 0.028 |
Guidance from nursing staff | 94 | 89 | 1.08 (0.97–1.20) | 0.178 |
Delivery | ||||
Evolution | 73 | 60 | 1.24 (1.00–1.53) | 0.042 |
Having a companion | 95 | 19 | 8.17 (4.51–14.78) | <0.0001* |
Care received | 98 | 90 | 1.11 (1.01–1.22) | 0.034 |
Medical guidance | 91 | 86 | 1.08 (0.96–1.22) | 0.217 |
Guidance from nursing staff | 93 | 92 | 1.13 (0.72–1.77) | 0.571 |
Type of delivery | ||||
Vaginal | 58 | 44 | 1.33 (1.02–1.74) | 0.033 |
Caesarean | 2 | 6 | 0.40 (0.10–1.40) | 0.193* |