Table 2.
Respondents’ obstetric history
| Variables | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers of pregnancy (including index pregnancy) (n=180) | ||
| 1 | 62 | 34.5 |
| 2-3 | 92 | 51.1 |
| 4-5 | 26 | 14.4 |
| Had ANC care in last pregnancy (n=118) | ||
| No | 7 | 5.6 |
| Yes | 111 | 94.4 |
| Had complications in last pregnancy (n=118) | ||
| Yes | 27 | 23.2 |
| No | 91 | 76.8 |
| Complications experienced in last pregnancy (n=27) | ||
| Leg swelling | 9 | 31.6 |
| Malaria | 5 | 21.0 |
| Back/abdominal pain | 4 | 15.8 |
| Vomiting and dizziness | 9 | 31.6 |
| Delivery centre in last pregnancy (n=118) | ||
| Health facility/Hospital | 98 | 83.1 |
| Mission homes | 14 | 11.9 |
| TBA’s place | 6 | 5.1 |
| Delivery method of last pregnancy (n=118) | ||
| Vaginal | 103 | 87.4 |
| Instrumental | 14 | 11.8 |
| Caesarean section | 1 | 0.8 |
| Had complications during last delivery (n=118) | ||
| Yes | 25 | 20.8 |
| No | 93 | 79.2 |
| Complication experienced (n=25) | ||
| Abnormal lie | 3 | 10.5 |
| Bleeding | 4 | 15.8 |
| Fever | 5 | 21.1 |
| Prolonged Labour | 13 | 52.6 |