Table 2 Reason for referral (N = 140)
Characteristic | Number (Percentage) |
|---|---|
†Reason for referral | |
Anemia | 2 (1.5) |
Eclampsia | 3 (2.1) |
Fetal distress (including 5 with cord prolapse) | 15 (10.5) |
Hemorrhage | 16 (18.4) |
Obstructed or prolonged labor (including impending uterine rupture with IUFD) | 63 (45.0) |
Poor obstetric history | 4 (2.9) |
Malpresentation (including arm prolapse) | 5 (3.6) |
Multiple pregnancy (3 with retained twin) | 6 (4.2) |
Previous caesarean section | 15 (10.5) |
Ruptured uterus | 4 (2.9) |
Preterm labour | 7 (5.0.) |
Postpartum hemorrhage | 4 (2.9) |
Referring Unit | |
Hospital | 92 (67.3) |
Health centre | 13 (9.0) |
Private clinic | 34 (22.7) |