Table 2. Knowledge of ODS during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and immediately postpartum (n = 382).
| Danger signs | Pregnancy n (%) | Labor & Delivery n (%) | Postpartum n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaginal bleeding | 271 (70.9) | 136 (35.6) | 200 (52.4) |
| Severe headache | 80 (20.9) | 15 (3.9) | 32 (8.4) |
| Convulsion | 26 (6.8) | 9 (2.4) | 18 (4.7) |
| High fever | 19 (5.0) | 19 (5.0) | 30 (7.9) |
| Loss of consciousness | 15 (3.9) | 12 (3.1) | 13 (3.4) |
| Blurred vision | 48 (12.6) | n/a | 18 (4.7) |
| Swollen hand/face | 53 (13.9) | n/a | 22 (5.8) |
| Difficulty in breathing | 34 (8.9) | n/a | 19 (5.0) |
| Severe weakness | 110 (28.8) | n/a | 52 (13.6) |
| Severe abdominal pain | 196 (51.3) | n/a | n/a |
| Fetal movement (rapid or slow) | 117 (30.6) | n/a | n/a |
| Water breaks without labor | 103 (27.0) | n/a | n/a |
| Labor lasting >12hr | n/a | 45 (11.8) | n/a |
| Placenta delay > 30 min | n/a | 35 (9.2) | n/a |
| Malodorous vaginal discharge | n/a | n/a | 52 (13.6) |
*Immediate postpartum; n/a—not applicable to trimester on the questionnaire.