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Reasons for home deliveries reported in the survey (n=100)
| Home delivery reason | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Cost involved in hospital delivery and transportation | 29 |
| to health facility | |
| Unavailability of transportation | 18 |
| No adequate preparation due to lack of knowledge of EDD | 16 |
| Fear of surgical operation | 6 |
| Dislike for health facility environment | 5 |
| Did not want medical intervention | 4 |
| Did not want male attendants | 3 |
| Previously had bad experience at health facility | 3 |
| Pressure from husband | 1 |
