Table 4 Chi-square analysis of maternal related factors with PNC of the respondents in Mangochi, Malawi (n = 600)
Variables | Postnatal Service Utilization (%) | Chi-statistic (χ2) | P-values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parity | Yes | No | Â | Â |
One | 84.5 | 15.5 | 1.72 | 0.63 |
2–3 | 85.5 | 14.5 | ||
4–5 | 86.4 | 13.6 | ||
> 5 | 79.3 | 20.7 | ||
Ever heard of PNC services | ||||
 Yes | 89.0 | 11.0 | 45.24 | 0.00 |
 No | 61.5 | 38.5 | ||
Heard of postpartum danger signs | ||||
 Yes | 89.3 | 10.7 | 56.89 | 0.00 |
 No | 57.7 | 42.3 | ||
Place of delivery | ||||
 Home | 46.9 | 53.1 | 80.23 | 0.00 |
 Health facility | 89.4 | 10.6 | ||