Table 3.
Participant women who had given birth in the last six months: summary of characteristics
| State | Number | Age range | Number of children | Where planned to give birth | Where gave birth | Who assisted during labour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enugu | 15 | 21–30 | 1–9 | Clinic (n = 15) | Clinic (n = 9) Home (n = 5) Hospital (n = 1) |
Nurse/midwife/doctor (n = 13) Neighbour (n = 1) NR (n = 1) |
| Kano | 15 | 19–30 | 1–7 | Clinic (n = 9) Home (n = 6) |
Clinic (n = 6) Home (n = 9) |
Nurse/midwife (n = 6) TBAa (n = 3) Relative (n = 4) Alone (n = 2) |
| Kwara | 13 | 15–38 | 1–5 | Clinic (n = 12) Home (n = 1) |
Clinic (n = 6) Home (n = 6) Hospital (n = 1) |
Nurse/midwife (n = 5) Relative (n = 6) NR (n = 2) |
a TBA traditional birth attendant