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Table 4 Obstetrical factors associated with early resumption of sexual intercourse

From: Factors associated with early resumption of sexual intercourse among postnatal women in Uganda

Variable

Timing of resumption

P value

Before 6 weeks (%)

After 6 weeks (%)

 

Mode of delivery

Vaginal no tearing

53 (86.9)

152 (68.8)

0.009

Vaginal with (episiotomy/tear )

8 (13.1)

50 (22.6)

Caesarean section

0 (0.0)

19 (8.6)

Time from childbirth

Less than 6 weeks

 

39 (17.4)

0.000

6–11 weeks

45 (73.8)

182 (82.4)

12–24 weeks

16 (26.2)

Using family planning

No

16 (26.2)

183 (85.5)

0.000

Yes

45 (73.8)

31 (14.5)

Breast feeding the baby

No

8 (13.1)

0 ( 0.0)

0.000

Yes

53 (86.9)

221 (100.0)

Breastfeeding the baby exclusively

No

11 (18)

36 (15.8)

0.681

Yes

50 (82)

186 (84.2)