Table 2 Main outcome measures
GI (n = 71) | G2 (n = 71) | G3 (n = 70) | F or χ 2 | P | LSD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Primary outcome measures | ||||||
Ease of cervical dilatation | ||||||
Mean ± SD | 2.63 ± 0.95 | 2.03 ± 0.74 | 2.97 ± 0.81 | F = 4.65 | 0.035* | 2#3 |
Range | 1–5 | 1–3 | 2–5 | |||
Baseline cervical width | ||||||
Mean ± SD | 4.25 ± 0.98 | 4.27 ± 0.79 | 3.22 ± 1.03 | F = 4.05 | 0.038* | 1,2#3 |
Range | 2.5–6.5 | 2–5.5 | 1–5 | |||
Secondary outcome measures | ||||||
Time to Hegar 6 (s) | ||||||
Mean ± SD | 63.77 ± 9.69 | 63.24 ± 9.03 | 73.24 ± 11.15 | F = 6.98 | 0.021* | 1,2#3 |
Range | 45–85 | 45–85 | 55–95 | |||
Cervical lacerations | ||||||
n (%) | 3 (4.23) | 1 (1.4) | 9 (12.85) | χ 2 = 5.38 | 0.02* | 2#3 |