Table 4.
Birth preparednessa characteristics
| Characteristics | Frequency n (%) |
|---|---|
| Birth preparedb (n=2,010) | |
| Yes | 497 (24.7) |
| No | 1,513 (75.3) |
| Steps taken (n=2,010) | |
| None | 148 (7.4) |
| 1 out of 3 steps | 465 (23.1) |
| 2 out of 3 steps | 900 (44.8) |
| All 3 steps | 497 (24.7) |
a
Birth preparedness steps: Identification of location for the delivery, saving for transport and other expenses, and procurement of four essential birth materials (razor, thread, sheet, and gloves).
b
‘Birth prepared’ was deemed a woman who had performed all three steps of birth preparedness by not later than 1 week before delivery.