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CHAPTER 2 MATERIALS AND METHODS
wound infection, fetal distress, hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, need for neonatal resuscitation, SCBU admission, seizures, early neonatal death.
4.6.2 Data Analysis
All data would be computed and analysis done using SPSS version 21.0.
Categorical data will be expressed as absolute numbers and proportions.
Continuous data will be expressed as mean ± SD (where the data is normally distributed) and compared using Student t-test. The association between maternal pyrexia in labour with fetal/neonatal and maternal outcome will be compared using Chi square test or Fisher exact test where appropriate. In addition, the association between variables such as age group, parity, socio economic class and other variables and maternal pyrexia in labour will be determined using Chi square test or Fisher exact test where appropriate. The level of significance will be set at P < 0.05.
Logistic regression analyses would be performed to determine the predictors of fetal/neonatal and maternal outcomes. Logistic regression analysis will also be used to determine the predictors of maternal pyrexia in labour.
1. Respect for person: Patients will be recruited into the study after information is provided and informed consent obtained. They will not be coerced or induced to participate and their right to participate or to withdraw from the study will be respected.
2. Beneficence: Ethical obligation to maximize benefits and minimize harm or wrong doing will be honoured. Samples will be collected using aseptic technique and with due competence. Patients will not be made to bear any part of the cost of investigation.
3. Non maleficence: No harm will be done to the subjects. Strict adherence to principles 1 and 2 above will be upheld to ensure no harm is done to the patients in the study.
4. Justice: Study will be open to all patients who meet the criteria for inclusion. Refusal to participate in the study will not alter or affect the management of patients. In addition, data will not be manipulated to suit presumed results.
PROPOSED TABLES
Table 1: Characteristics of population studied
Pyrexia in labour
Yes (%) No (%)
Age (years)
<20 20-29 30-39
≥40 Parity
0 1-4
≥5
Social class 1
2 3 4 5
Type of Labour SAPL
IOL/SOL
\
Table 2: Risk factors associated with developing pyrexia in labour
Pyrexia in labour X2 p.
value Yes (%) No (%)
Parity 0 1-4
>4
Social class 1
2 3 4 5
Number of vaginal examination
<4 4 – 7
>7
Vulvo vaginal swabbing
Consistent swabbing before V.E.
Consistent swabbing before V.E.
Duration of Labour (hrs)
<8 8 – 12
>12
ROM-Delivery interval (hrs)
<4 4 – 7
>7
Use of epidural analgesia Yes
No
Table 3: Maternal and fetal/neonatal outcome
Pyrexia in labour X2 p. value Yes (%) No (%)
AOL Yes No
Mode of Delivery SVD
OVD C/S
Wound infection Yes
No PPH
Yes No
Endometritis Yes No
Puerperal sepsis Yes
No
Fetal distress Yes
No Live birth
Yes No Still birth
Yes No Asphyxia
1 mins A/S
Need for neonatal resuscitation Yes
No
SCBU admission Yes
No
Neonatal sepsis Yes
No
Encephalopathy (HIE) Yes
No
Neonatal seizures Yes
No ENND Yes No
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