Table 4.
Perceptions of causes and signs/symptoms of bleeding by women of reproductive age based on hypothetical case scenarios, Sylhet and Jessore, 2006
| Cause, sign/symptom | Sylhet (n=20) | Jessore (n=20) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical | ||
| Torn placenta | 8 | 6 |
| Prolonged labour | 3 | -- |
| Weakness | 1 | 7 |
| Malnutrition | - | 3 |
| Do not know | 6 | 1 |
| Evil spirit | 2 | 2 |
| Allah's will | -- | 1 |
| First-line treatment | ||
| Home | 1 | 7 |
| Facility | 1 | 3 |
| Sign-prompting action | ||
| Heavy/huge bleeding | 13 | 2 |
| Bleeding with half of the placenta do not come out | 2 | 7 |
| Bleeding with pale face/body | 3 | 7 |
| Bleeding with unconscious/faint | 2 | 4 |
| Bleeding with weakness and cannot move | 3 | -- |
∗Multiple responses were permitted