Table 2 Maternal Knowledge on danger signs and symptoms during pregnancy and child birth (Multiple Responses)
Danger Sign | Frequency (n) | Percentage (n) |
|---|---|---|
Danger signs during pregnancy | ||
 Vaginal bleeding | 486 | 47.6 |
 Fast/difficult breathing of child | 224 | 22.0 |
 Fever | 422 | 41.4 |
 Severe abdominal pain | 505 | 49.5 |
 Headache/blurred vision | 299 | 29.3 |
 Convulsion | 88 | 8.6 |
 Foul smelling discharge/fluid from vagina | 170 | 16.7 |
 Baby stops moving | 486 | 47.6 |
 Knowledge of at least three of the above signs | 521 | 51.1 |
Danger signs during child birth | ||
 Convulsion | 248 | 24.3 |
 High fever | 314 | 30.8 |
 Heavy bleeding | 485 | 47.5 |
 Fast/Difficult Breathing | 169 | 16.6 |
 Retained Placenta | 221 | 21.7 |
 Headache/blurred vision | 336 | 32.9 |
 Prolonged Labour | 188 | 18.4 |
 Knowledge of at least three of the above signs | 300 | 29.4 |