Table 3.

Reasons for MWH stay, and services received among women users in three districts in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia (2016–2017) (n=256)

	Frequency	% users*
Reasons for use
HEW referral	191	74.6
Complications expected	37	14.5
Prior use of MWH	34	13.3
Live far from health facility	31	12.1
To ensure facility delivery	17	6.6
Needed rest	14	5.5
Other reasons	18	7.0
Services available during stay
Bedding	253	98.8
Meals	184	71.9
Coffee	62	24.2
Latrines	203	79.3
Bathing facilities	82	32.0
Clean water	141	55.1
Electricity/lighting	114	44.5
Midwife checks	195	76.2

*Multiple responses possible therefore percentages do not sum to 100.

HEW, health extension worker; MWH, maternity waiting home.