Table 4 Reported danger symptoms, danger signs, and complications of pregnancy known by HEWs ( n =50)
Danger symptoms, signs, or complications | % |
|---|---|
Vaginal bleeding | 98 |
Prolonged labor (>24 h) | 72 |
Baby’s hands or feet come first | 72 |
Convulsions | 58 |
Retained placenta | 54 |
Edema | 52 |
Anemia | 46 |
High blood pressure | 46 |
No fetal heartbeat | 40 |
Mal-presentation | 38 |
Severe headache | 30 |
Multi-fetal pregnancy | 30 |
Intrauterine fetal death | 28 |
Severe vomiting | 26 |
Offensive or irritating vaginal discharge | 24 |
High fever | 24 |
Low blood pressure | 18 |
Visual disturbances (blurred vision) | 12 |
Ruptured uterus | 12 |
Prolapsed cord | 8 |
Abdominal pain associated with episodes of fainting | 2 |
Burning epigastric pain | 0 |
Preterm rupture of membrane | 0 |
High pulse rate | 0 |