Table 3.
Use of misoprostol and reported side effects
| Number of respondents (n) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
|
Women who took misoprostol correctly and reported side effects |
260 |
40 |
|
Women who took misoprostol incorrectly and reported side effects |
17 |
55 |
|
Women who took misoprostol and did not report side effects |
387 |
60 |
|
Women who took misoprostol incorrectly and did not report side effects |
14 |
45 |
|
Major side effects experienced by those who took misoprostol correctly* (n=260) |
|
|
| Shivering/chills |
178 |
69 |
| Fever |
68 |
27 |
| Vomiting |
23 |
9 |
| Nausea |
43 |
17 |
| Abdominal pain |
42 |
16 |
|
Major side effects experienced by those who took misoprostol incorrectly* (n=17) |
|
|
| Shivering/chills |
13 |
77 |
| Fever |
8 |
47 |
| Vomiting |
3 |
18 |
| Nausea |
2 |
12 |
| Abdominal pain |
3 |
18 |
| Others | 2 | 12 |
*Multiple response variable.