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)
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%) |