Table 6.
Perceptions of causes and signs/symptoms of eclampsia by women of reproductive age based on hypothetical case scenarios, Sylhet and Jessore, 2006
| Cause, sign/symptom∗ | Sylhet (n=20) | Jessore (n=20) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical | ||
| Due to cold | 8 | -- |
| Physical weakness due to malnutrition | 5 | 12 |
| Due to high blood pressure | 5 | -- |
| Patient did not take tetanus injection during | ||
| pregnancy | -- | 2 |
| Do not know | -- | 3 |
| Evil spirit | 3 | 2 |
| Recommended first treatment | ||
| Home | 14 | 10 |
| Facility | 6 | 10 |
| Specific sign and symptom inspire to take step∗ | ||
| See seizure/convulsion | 11 | 12 |
| Seizure with biting tongue | 4 | 4 |
| Seizure with foaming from mouth | 4 | -- |
| Seizure with groaning sound | -- | 4 |
| Seizure with other physical sign (bending, twisting hand-leg-body) | 2 | 3 |
∗Multiple responses were allowed