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Table 2 Level of BPCR for women aged 15–49 years in Kenya and Tanzania

From: Birth preparedness and complication readiness among women of reproductive age in Kenya and Tanzania: a community-based cross-sectional survey

BPCR components

Kenya

Tanzania

Total

Discussed place of delivery

129 (41.2)

101 (35.6)

230 (38.5)

Discussed who will perform delivery

40 (12.8)

20 (7.0)

60 (10.1)

Set aside funds for delivery

203 (64.9)

207 (72.9)

410 (68.7)

Arranged transport

116 (37.1)

60 (21.1)

176 (29.5)

Identified blood donor(s)

1 (0.3)

3 (1.1)

4 (0.7)

Overall preparation

 Not prepared (None mentioned)

206 (39.7)

125 (30.6)

331 (35.7)

 Less prepared (< 3 out of 5)

254 (48.9)

253 (61.9)

507 (54.6)

 Well-prepared (> 3 out of 5)

59 (11.4)

31 (7.6)

90 (9.7)