Table 2 Recognition of danger signs by SBAs
Danger sign | SBAs that would discuss this with the doctor % (n) |
|---|---|
Previous bad obstetric history/caesarean section/stillbirth | 85 (17) |
Hypertension/headache /oedema/seizures | 95 (19) |
Anaemia/pallor/fatigue/dyspnoea | 70 (14) |
Fetal distress/no fetal movement | 100 (20) |
Abnormal lie/position of fetus | 90 (18) |
Sepsis/smelly discharge/post-partum abdominal pain | 30 (6) |
Slight bleeding/spotting | 65 (13) |
Haemorrhage/heavy bleeding | 85 (17) |
Twins/large abdomen | 70 (14) |
Obstructed/prolonged labour/indication for vacuum | 100 (20) |
Asthma/fever/malaria/HIV positive | 85 (17) |
(Grand)multiparity/premature labour/abnormal baby | 95 (19) |