Table 3 Characteristics of 18 existing Maternity Waiting Homes (WH), Kalomo and Choma Districts
MWH characteristics | Number (%) Any present N = 18 | Score Mean (SD) | Score Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|
Beds | 2 (11.1) | 0.6 (1.6) | 0.0 (0–0) |
Mattresses | 3 (16.7) | 0.7 (1.7) | 0.0 (0–0) |
Electricity | 6 (33.3) | 1.4 (2.1) | 0.0 (0–4) |
Sanitation inside | 18 (100.0) | 3.1 (1.1) | 3.0 (2–4) |
Sanitation outside | 18 (100.0) | 2.8 (1.1) | 2.5 (2–3) |
Security | 18 (100.0) | 3.1 (1.6) | 3.0 (1–5) |
Water supply | 18 (100.0) | 2.9 (0.8) | 3.0 (2–3) |
Toilet | 18 (100.0) | 2.6 (0.9) | 3.0 (2–3) |
Community support | 6 (33.3) | 0.7 (1.1) | 0.0 (0–2) |
Structure integrity | 18 (100.0) | 3.2 (1.2) | 3.0 (2–4) |
Roof | 18 (100.0) | 1.0 (0) | 1.0 (2–5) |
Floor surface | 18 (100.0) | 4.2 (1.5) | 5.0 (2–5) |
Shower/bathing area | 5 (27.8) | 0.7 (1.2) | 0.0 (0–0) |
Cooking area | 18 (100.0) | 2.2 (1.3) | 2.0 (1–3) |
Total score | NA | 32.7 (13.9) | 28.5 (23–41) |