Table 4 The mean score differences within each group (time 2 scores minus time 1 scores)*
From: Postnatal quality of life in women after normal vaginal delivery and caesarean section
| Â | Normal delivery (n = 50) | Caesarean section (n = 50) | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Mean Difference (SD) | Mean Difference (SD) | P |
Physical functioning | 8.9 (24.2) | 4.3 (24.2) | 0.34 |
Role physical | 17.0 (40.8) | 17.0 (40-8) | 1.0 |
Bodily pain | 9.0 (22.9) | 8.6 (21.5) | 0.92 |
General health | 2.5 (17.4) | -4.0 (16.0) | 0.05 |
Vitality | -1.8 (22.1) | 9.9 (16.3) | 0.003 |
Mental Health | -0.4 (15.1) | 5.6 (16.5) | 0.06 |
Role emotional | 11.3 (46.9) | 22.6 (50.5) | 0.24 |
Social functioning | 2.3 (22.9) | 8.3 (25.0) | 0.21 |