Table 1 Characteristics of women participating in the case control study
Characteristic | Died (%) | Alive (%) | Total (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | Â | Â | Â | Â |
<20 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 0.712 |
20-34 | 66 | 69 | 68 | Â |
35 + | 26 | 22 | 23 | Â |
Total (n) | (110) | (208) | (318) | Â |
Median age | 30 | 29 | 30 | Â |
Civil status | ||||
Not married | 19 | 26 | 24 | 0.092 |
Married | 81 | 74 | 76 | Â |
Total (n) | (110) | (208) | (318) | Â |
Woman's level of education | ||||
Primary school or none | 22 | 18 | 20 | 0.291 |
Secondary school or more | 78 | 82 | 80 | Â |
Total (n) | (96) | (206) | (302) | Â |
Partner's level of education | ||||
Primary school or none | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0.577 |
Secondary school or more | 95 | 94 | 94 | Â |
Total (n) | (58) | (137) | (195) | Â |
Length of stay in Kinshasa | ||||
Resident | 73 | 67 | 69 | 0.164 |
Migrant | 27 | 33 | 31 | Â |
Total (n) | (98) | (204) | (302) | Â |
Type of care | ||||
Caesarean section | 30 | 56 | 47 | 0.000 |
Curettage/EUA | 13 | 16 | 15 | - |
Transfusion | 31 | 29 | 30 | 0.049 |
Induction of labor | 16 | 26 | 23 | - |
Total (n) | (110) | (208) | (318) | - |
Antenatal care (at least once) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 71 | 97 | 88 | 0.000 |
No | 29 | 3 | 12 | Â |
Total (n) | (110) | (208) | (318) | Â |
Type first contact facility | ||||
Health centre | 45 | 24 | 31 | Â |
Medical health centre. | 25 | 26 | 26 | 0.000 |
Hospital (reference facility) | 30 | 50 | 43 | Â |
Total (n) | (110) | (208) | (318) | Â |