Table 2 Estimated correlation coefficient between ANGce (external conjugate) and hip position (flexion and abduction), joint laxity, and individual factors: simple and multiple regression analyses using the generalized linear mixed model (GLMM).

From: Assessment of Pelvic-Lumbar-Thigh Biomechanics to Optimize The Childbirth Position: An “In Vivo” Innovative Biomechanical Study

 

ANGce (°): Estimation of the regression coefficient [95% CI].

Simple

(univariate)

P

Multiple

(multivariate)

P

Hips (°)

   Flexion

0.24 [0.22–0.25]

<0.001

0.23 [0.21–0.25]

<0.001

   Abduction

0.26 [0.21–0.31]

<0.001

0.15 [0.11–0.19]

<0.001

Joint laxity (°)

0.35 [0.14–0.56]

<0.001

0.62 [0.45–0.79]

<0.001

Individual factors

   Age

0.39 [−0.30–1.09]

0.27

1.17 [0.15–2.20]

0.02

   Pregnancy trimester

1.19 [−0.38–2.77]

0.14

−0.30 [−2.53–1.92]

0.79

   BMI

0.39 [−0.39–1.18]

0.33

−0.19 [−1.06–0.67]

0.66

   Nulliparity

0.72 [−5.58–7.01]

0.82

2.63 [−6.40–11.68]

0.57

  1. BMI = body mass index. kg.m−2 = kilogram per square meter.