Table 3

Number and percentages of children scoring ≥90th percentile in the FTF per main domain; a univariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis

Main domainVAD n/total (%)SVD n/total (%)SSCD n/total (%)OR (95% CI)aOR (95% CI)
Motor skills47/253 (19%)23/246 (9%)22/86 (26%)2.2 (1.3 to 3.8)*2.2 (1.1 to 4,7)*
3.3 (1.8 to 6.4)†3.2 (1.3 to 7.5)†
0.7 (0.4 to 1.2)‡0.6 (0.3 to 1.1)‡
Executive functions40/253 (16%)34/247 (14%)10/86 (12%)1.2 (0.7 to 1.9)*1.5 (0.8 to 3.1)*
0.8 (0.4 to 1.8)†1.2 (0.5 to 3.2)†
0.8 (0.4 to 1.8)‡1.2 (0.5 to 2.5)‡
Perception42/253 (17%)26/247 (11%)18/86 (21%)1.7 (1.002 to 2.9)*1.9 (0.9 to 4.1)*
2.3 (1.2 to 4.4)†1.9 (0.8 to 4.7)†
0.8 (0.4 to 1.4)‡0.6 (0.3 to 1.2)‡
Memory29/253 (11%)26/247 (11%)5/86 (6%)1.1 (0.6 to 1.9)*1.1 (0.5 to 2.4)*
0.5 (0.2 to 1.4)†0.5 (0.1 to 1.6)†
2.1 (0.8 to 5.6)‡1.9 (0.7 to 5.1)‡
Language31/253 (12%)22/247 (9%)6/86 (7%)1.4 (0.8 to 2.5)*1.7 (0.7 to 3.8)*
0.8 (0.3 to 2)†0.6 (0.2 to 1.8)†
1.9 (0.8 to 4.6)‡1.7 (0.7 to 4.2)‡
Learning30/195 (15%)23/192 (12%)7/62 (11%)1.3 (0.8 to 2.4)*1.6 (0.7 to 3.5)*
0.9 (0.4 to 2.3)†0.7 (0.2 to 2.2)†
1.4 (0.6 to 3.4)‡1.2 (0.7 to 3.1)‡
Social skills30/252 (12%)19/246 (8%)6/81 (7%)1.6 (0.9 to 3)*1.2 (0.5 to 2.6)*
0.9 (0.4 to 2.5)†0.6 (0.2 to 1.9)†
1.7 (0.7 to 4.2)‡1.6 (0.6 to 4.1)‡
Emotional/behavioural problems45/253 (18%)29/247 (12%)13/86 (15%)1.6 (0.9 to 2.7)*1.4 (0.7 to 2.8)*
1.3 (0.7 to 2.7)†1.4 (0.5 to 3.4)†
1.2 (0.6 to 2.4)‡1.1 (0.6 to 2.2)‡
  • The multivariable logistic regression analysis shows adjusted OR for parity, maternal educational level, gestational length, oxytocin usage in VAD versus SVD and SSCD versus SVD, and indication OFHR in VAD versus SSCD.

  • *VAD versus SVD.

  • †SSCD versus SVD.

  • ‡VAD versus SSCD.

  • aOR, adjusted OR; FTF, Five-to-Fifteen questionnaire; OFHR, ominous fetal heart rate; SSCD, second-stage caesarean delivery; SVD, spontaneous vaginal delivery; VAD, vacuum-assisted delivery.