Table 2.
The details of modifiable causes (levels of delay)
| Modifiable factors | Study group Year 2020 N = 40 | % | Control group Year 2019 N = 25 | % | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delay in seeking care (Level 1) | 26 | 65% | 19 | 76% | 0.349 |
| Delay in reaching the hospital (Level 2) | 13 | 32.5% | 10 | 40% | 0.538 |
| Delay in receiving care/Inadequate Care (Level 3) | 14 | 35% | 7 | 28% | 0.349 |
| Referral status | |||||
| Not referred | 11 | 27.5% | 11 | 44% | 0.17 |
| Referred | 29 | 70% | 14 | 56% | 0.25 |
| No. of hospitals visited prior to arrival | |||||
| 0 | 11 | 27.5% | 11 | 44% | 0.17 |
| 1 | 19 | 47.5% | 10 | 40% | 0.55 |
| ≥ 2 | 10 | 25% | 4 | 16% | 0.39 |