Table 3 Most important reasons for unplanned delivery, Kaski, Nepal, 2012
Unplanned facility delivery (n = 75) | Unplanned home delivery (n = 72) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Reasons | Frequency | Reasons | Frequency |
Developed complications at home | 32 (42.7%) | Labour too quick to reach health facility | 53 (73.6%) |
On health worker’s advice | 33 (44%) | Lack of transport or nearby facility | 8 (11.1%) |
On friends or neighbours’ advice | 10 (13.3%) | No one to accompany to facility | 4 (5.6%) |
Family custom | 7 (9.7%) | ||