Table 1 Contributing Factors to Poor Outcome and Aspects of Care
From: Maternal mortality in the Gaza strip: a look at causes and solutions
Contributory Factor | Total Number | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|
Substandard care and poor documentation | 17 | 94.4% |
Poor communication | 9 | 50% |
Impact of war | 4 | 22.2% |
Poor educational achievements of patients | 3 | 16.7% |
Socioeconomic factors and cultural beliefs | 5 | 27.8% |
Poor understanding of illness/ self-neglect | 4 | 22.2% |
Access difficulties | 2 | 11.1% |
Irregular/ late antenatal care attendance | 5 | 27.8% |