Table 2.
Maternal Knowledge on danger signs and symptoms during pregnancy and child birth (Multiple Responses)
| Danger Sign | Frequency (n) | Percentage (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Danger signs during pregnancy | ||
| Vaginal bleeding | 486 | 47.6 |
| Fast/difficult breathing of child | 224 | 22.0 |
| Fever | 422 | 41.4 |
| Severe abdominal pain | 505 | 49.5 |
| Headache/blurred vision | 299 | 29.3 |
| Convulsion | 88 | 8.6 |
| Foul smelling discharge/fluid from vagina | 170 | 16.7 |
| Baby stops moving | 486 | 47.6 |
| Knowledge of at least three of the above signs | 521 | 51.1 |
| Danger signs during child birth | ||
| Convulsion | 248 | 24.3 |
| High fever | 314 | 30.8 |
| Heavy bleeding | 485 | 47.5 |
| Fast/Difficult Breathing | 169 | 16.6 |
| Retained Placenta | 221 | 21.7 |
| Headache/blurred vision | 336 | 32.9 |
| Prolonged Labour | 188 | 18.4 |
| Knowledge of at least three of the above signs | 300 | 29.4 |