Preferences for future delivery
Overall group (N=347) | EMCS (n=285) | ELSCS (n=62) | P value | |
Preference for future mode of delivery | ||||
VBAC | 137 (39.5%) | 114 (40%) | 23 (37.1%) | ns |
Repeat ELSCS | 110 (31.7%) | 83 (29.1%) | 27 (43.5%) | ns |
Undecided | 100 (28.8%) | 88 (30.9%) | 12 (19.4%) | ns |
Would you consider involvement in an RCT of VBAC versus repeat ELSCS? | ||||
Yes | 281 (81%) | 230 (80.7%) | 51 (82.3%) | ns |
No | 66 (19%) | 55 (19.3%) | 11(17.7%) | ns |
The table lists patient preferences for future mode of delivery and willingness to be involved in a future randomised trial of VBAC or elective repeat caesarean delivery.
Statistical significance was taken as p<0.05. ns=Not significant.
EMCS, emergency caesarean section; ELSCS, elective caesarean section.
RCT, randomised controlled trial;VBAC, vaginal birth after caesarean;