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. 2018 Jun 26;13(6):e0195711. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195711

Table 6. Preventable factors: The first delay/delay in seeking care (N = 121).

Failed Recognition of Problem Delayed arrival from home to first health facility Delay in decision to seek care Received care from Traditional Healer
Pregnancy-related Hemorrhage 9 (7.4%) 5 (4.1%) 1 (0.8%) 0 (0.0%)
Pregnancy-related Infections 3 (2.5%) 3 (2.5%) 2 (1.7%) 4 (3.3%)
Hypertensive Disorders 11 (9.1%) 1 (0.8%) 4 (3.3%) 0 (0.0%)
Abortive outcomes 10 (8.3%) 7 (5.8%) 6 (5.0%) 5 (4.1%)
Other medical/surgical complication 2 (1.7%) 2 (1.7%) 1 (0.8%) 1 (0.8%)
Maternal Near Miss (n = 50) 27 (22.3%) 11 (9.1%) 8 (6.6%) 4 (3.3%)
Maternal Death (n = 6) 1 (0.8%) 1 (0.8%) 2 (1.7%) 2 (1.7%)