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Contributory factors/Non-medical causes of Maternal and perinatal deaths
| Contributory factors (n = 51) | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Manpower shortage | 11 | 21.6 |
| Lack of transport/ambulance | 8 | 15.7 |
| Delay in seeking care | 6 | 11.8 |
| Delay in referrals | 6 | 11.8 |
| Lack of resuscitative skills/efforts | 5 | 9.8 |
| Poverty | 5 | 9.8 |
| Lack of equipments/medications/blood | 4 | 7.8 |
| Failure to recognize danger signs | 3 | 5.9 |
| Inadequate power supply | 3 | 5.9 |
