From: Factors associated with maternal mortality in Malawi: application of the three delays model
Reason | Number of women (%) | Place of care | |
---|---|---|---|
 |  | Hospital (%) | Health centre (%) |
Foul smelling discharge after delivery | 8 (25) | 1 (10) | 7 (31.8) |
Dizziness during pregnancy | 5 (15.6) | 3 (30) | 2 (9.2) |
Bleeding in pregnancy | 4 (12.5) | 1 (10) | 3 (13.6) |
PPH | 4 (12.5) | 1 (10) | 3 (13.6) |
Delivery | 4 (12.5) | 2 (20) | 2 (9.2) |
Malaria in pregnancy | 2 (6.3) | 0 (0) | 2 (9.2) |
One week postnatal check up | 2 (6.3) | 1 (10) | 1 (4.5) |
Loss of body weight | 1 (3.1) | 1 (10) | 0 (0.0) |
ART supply | 1 (3.1) | 0 (0) | 1 (4.5) |
Antenatal care | 1 (3.1) | 0 | 1 (4.5) |
Total | 32 | 10 (100) | 22 (100) |