Table 3 Use of misoprostol and reported side effects
From: Helping rural women in Pakistan to prevent postpartum hemorrhage: A quasi experimental study
Number of respondents (n) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Women who took misoprostol correctly and reported side effects | 260 | 40 |
Women who took misoprostol incorrectly and reported side effects | 17 | 55 |
Women who took misoprostol and did not report side effects | 387 | 60 |
Women who took misoprostol incorrectly and did not report side effects | 14 | 45 |
Major side effects experienced by those who took misoprostol correctly* (n=260) | ||
Shivering/chills | 178 | 69 |
Fever | 68 | 27 |
Vomiting | 23 | 9 |
Nausea | 43 | 17 |
Abdominal pain | 42 | 16 |
Major side effects experienced by those who took misoprostol incorrectly* (n=17) | ||
Shivering/chills | 13 | 77 |
Fever | 8 | 47 |
Vomiting | 3 | 18 |
Nausea | 2 | 12 |
Abdominal pain | 3 | 18 |
Others | 2 | 12 |