Table 3 Indirect causes of maternal deaths affecting cases and controls
Indirect cause of deaths | Cases (n = 100) | Controls (n = 300) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Haemorrhage | 31 (31%) | 49 (16%) | 80 (20%) |
Anaemia | 14 (14%) | 12 (4%) | 26 (7%) |
Infections | 17 (17%) | 12 (4%) | 29 (7%) |
Obstructed labour | 9 (9%) | 49 (16%) | 58 (15%) |
Eclampsia | 7 (7%) | 9 (3%) | 16 (4%) |
Abortion | 7 (7%) | 3 (1%) | 10 (3%) |
Others | 12 (12%) | 5 (2%) | 17 (4%) |
No complication | 0 (0%) | 101 (56) | 101 (40) |
Unknown cause | 3 (3%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (1%) |