Table 2. Distribution of obstetric characteristics by frequency and percentage.
| Obstetric variables | Categories | Frequency (f) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender of the midwife/Nurse who assisted/performed the delivery | Male | 2 | 0.74 |
| Female | 268 | 99.26 | |
| Gender of the treating obstetrician | Male | 58 | 21.48 |
| Female | 212 | 78.52 | |
| Mode of delivery | Normal vaginal delivery | 155 | 57.40 |
| Caesarean section | 113 | 41.85 | |
| Forceps delivery | 0 | 0 | |
| Vacuum delivery | 2 | 0.75 | |
| Place of delivery | Private Hospital | 54 | 20 |
| Government Hospital | 204 | 75.55 | |
| Nursing home | 6 | 2.23 | |
| Others | 6 | 2.22 | |
| Time of delivery | Morning (8 AM to 2 PM) | 114 | 42.23 |
| Evening (2 PM to 8 PM) | 88 | 32.59 | |
| Night (8 PM to 8 AM ) | 68 | 25.18 | |
| Order of the pregnancy | 1st | 136 | 50.37 |
| 2nd | 110 | 40.74 | |
| 3 or more | 24 | 8.89 | |
| Number of antenatal visits done for the recent pregnancy | Nil | 0 | 0 |
| 1-3 | 19 | 7.04 | |
| 4 | 74 | 27.4 | |
| More than 4 | 177 | 65.56 | |
| Length of stay for the recent delivery | Less than 3 days | 96 | 35.56 |
| 3 - 5 days | 88 | 32.59 | |
| More than 5 days | 86 | 31.85 | |
| High-risk pregnancy | Yes | 43 | 15.93 |
| No | 227 | 84.07 | |
| Any complications during pregnancy | Yes | 20 | 7.41 |
| No | 250 | 92.59 |
Source: Authors.