Table 5 Distribution of Maternal Deaths by Parity
From: Confidential enquiries into maternal deaths in Ondo State, Nigeria – a comparative analysis
Previous Deliveries | 2012/2013 Frequency n(%) | 2013/2014 Frequency n(%) | 2014/2015 Frequency n(%) | Total [2012-2015] n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 40 (35.1) | 16 (18.0) | 13 (16.1) | 69 (24.3) |
1 – 4 | 54 (47.4) | 60 (67.4) | 58 (71.6) | 172 (60.6) |
=/>5 | 20 (17.5) | 10 (11.2) | 4 (4.9) | 34 (11.9) |
Unknown | 0 (0) | 3 (3.4) | 6 (7.4) | 9 (3.2) |
Total | 114 (100.0) | 89 (100.0) | 81 (100.0) | 284 (100.0) |