Table 4.
Knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy and child birth of mothers in Gibe Wereda, South Ethiopia, March 2014.
| Variables | Not knowledgeable N (%) | Knowledgeable N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy | ||
| Persistent vomiting | 186 (25.5) | 542 (74.5) |
| Vaginal bleeding | 123 (16.9) | 605 (83.1) |
| Severe headache | 533 (73.2) | 195 (26.8) |
| Hypertension | 543 (74.6) | 185 (25.4) |
| Face, hand, and feet swelling | 322 (44.2) | 406 (55.8) |
| Knowledge of danger signs during delivery | ||
| Prolonged labor (>12 hours) | 116 (15.9) | 612 (84.1) |
| Retained placenta | 122 (16.8) | 606 (83.2) |
| Vaginal bleeding | 139 (19.1) | 589 (80.9) |
| Hypertension | 576 (79.1) | 15 (20.9) |
| Knowledge of danger signs during postpartum period | ||
| Massive vaginal bleeding | 84 (11.5) | 644 (88.5) |
| After pain | 131 (18.0) | 597 (82.0) |
| High-grade fever | 502 (69.0) | 226 (31.0) |
| Offensive vaginal discharge | 344 (47.3) | 384 (52.7) |
| Hypertension | 510 (70.1) | 218 (29.9) |
| Face, hand, and feet swelling | 352 (48.4) | 376 (51.6) |
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| Overall knowledge on danger signs during pregnancy and child birth | 313 (43.0)∗ | 415 (57.0)∗∗ |
∗Poor knowledge about danger signs.
∗∗Good knowledge about danger signs.