Table 3 Knowledge of obstetrics danger signs among recently-delivered women, Chamwino district, Tanzania, January, 2014 (N = 428)
Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Key danger signs during pregnancy | ||
Severe vaginal bleeding | 108 | 25.2 |
Swollen hands/face | 86 | 20.1 |
Blurred vision | 88 | 20.6 |
Key danger signs during delivery | ||
Severe vaginal bleeding | 119 | 27.8 |
Retained placenta | 73 | 17.1 |
Labour lasting more than 12 h | 60 | 14.0 |
Convulsions/fits | 68 | 15.9 |
Key danger signs during postpartum | ||
Severe vaginal bleeding | 111 | 25.9 |
High fever | 65 | 15.2 |
Foul smelling vaginal discharge | 61 | 14.3 |
Number of obstetrics danger signs reported | ||
Did not mention any danger signs | 294 | 68.7 |
Mentioned 1–4 danger signs | 26 | 6.1 |
Mentioned at least 5 danger signs | 108 | 25.2 |