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%) |