Table 4.

Knowledge of specific danger signs.

Knowledge of variable	Frequency	Percent (%)
Awareness of birth preparedness (n = 680)	480	70.6
Key danger signs during pregnancy
Severe vaginal bleeding (n = 744)	360	48.8
Swollen hands and face (n = 732)	376	51.4
Blurred vision (n = 740)	320	43.2
Key danger signs during labor and childbirth
Severe vaginal bleeding (n = 756)	444	58.7
Prolonged labor (>12 hours) (n = 756)	396	52.4
Convulsion (n = 748)	260	34.8
Retained placenta (n = 740)	352	47.6
Key danger signs during postpartum period
Severe vaginal bleeding (n = 760)	408	53.7
Foul lochia (n = 744)	244	32.8
High fever (n = 752)	356	47.3
Key danger signs in newborn
Convulsions/spasms/rigidity (n = 748)	312	41.7
Difficulty/fast breathing (n = 748)	372	49.7
Very small baby (n = 740)	308	41.6
Lethargy/unconsciousness (n = 736)	160	21.7