Table 2.
awareness and experience of obstetric danger signs (N = 532)
| Danger signs | Awareness (%) (p<0.001) | Experienced (%) (p<0.001) |
|---|---|---|
| Severe vaginal bleeding | 380 (71.4) | 14 (2.6) |
| Convulsion/loss of consciousness | 190 (35.7) | 4 (0.8) |
| Severe headache and blurred vision | 222 (41.7) | 14 (2.6) |
| Reduced fetal movement | 324 (60.9) | 12 (2.3) |
| Prolonged labor (>12h) | 100 (18.8) | 60 (11.3) |
| Retained placenta | 92 (17.3) | 18 (3.4) |
| Fast or difficulty in breathing | 212 (39.9) | 0 (0) |
| Fever | 330 (62.0) | 10 (1.9) |
| Swelling of fingers, face and legs (odema) | 230 (43.2) | 24 (4.5) |