Table 4 Birth planning and knowledge, by source of counseling, among enrolled women interviewed postpartum (n = 550)
Indicator | Health care providers during ANC (n = 401) | DRHSs during home visits (n = 149) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge: | |||
Danger signs during pregnancy (at least one) | 339 (84.5%) | 125 (83.9%) | 0.799 |
Signs of excessive bleeding | 328 (81.8%) | 136 (91.3%) | 0.013 |
Purpose of misoprostol to reduce bleeding | 383 (95.5%) | 147 (98.7%) | 0.457 |
Timing of self-administration | 383 (95.5%) | 147 (98.7%) | 0.003 |
Number of pills to take | 384 (95.8%) | 147 (98.7%) | 0.308 |
Side effects of misoprostol (at least three side effects) | 293 (73.1%) | 138 (92.6%) | 0.000 |
Birth planning: | |||
Arranged for transport during delivery | 182 (45.4%) | 81 (54.4%) | 0.106 |
Saved money for delivery | 264 (65.8%) | 103 (69.1%) | 0.148 |