Table 2 Knowledge of obstetric danger signs among mothers attending postnatal clinic at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, northwest Ethiopia, 2015
Obstetric danger signs | Proportion of mentioned danger signs | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Yes (%) | No (%) |
Vaginal bleeding | 328(80.0) | 82(20.0) |
Severe headache | 273(66.6) | 137(33.4) |
Convulsion | 263(64.1) | 147(35.9) |
Loss of consciousness | 286(69.8) | 124(30.2) |
Severe abdominal pain | 253(61.7) | 157(38.3) |
Blurred vision | 196(47.8) | 214(52.2) |
Increased/decreased fetal movement | 302(73.7) | 108(26.3) |
Difficulty in breathing | 189(46.1) | 221(53.9) |
Excessive vomiting | 201(49.1) | 209(50.9) |
Preterm labor (onset of labor before 37 weeks of gestation) | 284(69.3) | 126(30.7) |
Premature rupture of membrane/water breaks without labor | 308(75.1) | 102(24.9) |
Prolonged labor(lasting > 12 h) | 312(76.1) | 98(23.9) |
Retained placenta | 287(70.0) | 123(30.0) |
Offensive vaginal discharge | 197(48.0) | 213(52.0) |
High fever | 214(52.2) | 196(47.8) |
Swollen hands/feet | 73(17.8) | 337(82.2) |
Severe weakness | 108(26.3) | 302(73.7) |