Table 3 Association between obstetric factors and GBS colonisation rate in neonates (n = 180)
Variable | Total | Number GBS isolated | Percentages | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mode of delivery Vaginal delivery | 139 | 14 | 10.1 | Â |
Caesarean | 41 | 2 | 4.9 | 0.61 |
Time of membrane rupture | 178 | 16 | 9 | 0.65 |
≤ 18 hrs | 2 | 0 | 0 |  |
>18 hrs | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Intrapartum fever | Â | Â | Â | Â |
No | 177 | 16 | 9 | 0.58 |
Yes | 3 | 0 | 0 | Â |
Antibiotic use before/during labour | Â | Â | Â | Â |
No | 164 | 15 | 9.1 | 0.69 |
Yes | 16 | 1 | 6.3 | Â |
Duration of labour | Â | Â | Â | Â |
≤ 12 hrs | 163 | 10 | 6.1 | 0.00 |
>12 hrs | 17 | 6 | 35.3 | Â |
Weight of baby | Â | Â | Â | Â |
<2.5 kg | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0.51 |
≥ 2.5 kg | 160 | 15 | 9.4 |  |