Table 3.

Mode of presentation and type of injury sustained

Variables	Frequency (%), n = 34
Mode of presentation
Vaginal bleeding	17 (50.0)
Secretions on the vulva	4 (11.8)
Perineal swelling	7 (20.5)
Vaginal discharge	2 (5.9)
Brought in dead	1 (2.9)
Acute urinary retention	1 (2.9)
Neck laceration	1 (2.9)
Facial swelling	1 (2.9)
Type of injury sustained
Vaginal laceration	10 (29.4)
Perineal bruises/lacerations	9 (26.4)
Vaginal bruises	7 (20.5)
No demonstrable injury	7 (20.5)
Neck laceration	1 (2.9)