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Table 3 Correct and incorrect use of misoprostol, by source of counseling, among enrolled women interviewed postpartum who received advance distribution of misoprostol, had a home birth and reported using the drug (n = 265)

From: Advance distribution of misoprostol for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) at home births in two districts of Liberia

Indicator

Total (n = 265)

Health care providers during ANC (n = 166)

DRHSs during home visits (n = 99)

Misoprostol taken CORRECTLY (immediately after delivery of baby AND before delivery of placenta)

167 (63.0%)

117 (70.5%)

50 (50.5%)

Misoprostol taken INCORRECTLY (BEFORE delivery of baby)

3 (1.1%)

2 (1.2%)

1 (1.0%)

Misoprostol taken INCORRECTLY (AFTER delivery of baby and placenta)

87 (32.8%)

45 (27.1%)

42 (42.4%)

No response (data not available)

8 (3.0%)

2 (1.2%)

6 (6.1%)