Group I

[Suture closure Group]

(n = 150)

Group II

[Adhesive strip Group]

(n = 150)

Z

P

Age (Years )

Range

Median (IQR)

18 - 38

30 (24 - 34.25)

18 - 38

28 ( 22.75 - 32)

−1.4

0.10 NS

Gestation at Delivery (weeks)

Range

Median (IQR)

38 -41

39.5 (38.7 - 40.3)

38 - 41

39.5 (38.7 - 40.3)

−0.3

0.70 NS

Number of cases with episiotomy

94 (62.7%)

87 (58%)

X²

P

Number of cases with 1^st & 2^nd degree perineal tear

56 (37.3%)

63 (42%)

0.8

0.40