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Table 2 Obstetrics/Gynecological history of the (reviewed) women who died (n = 45)

From: Causes and contributory factors of maternal mortality: evidence from maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response in Ogun state, Southwest Nigeria

Variable

F

%

Received ANC as at last pregnancy

 Yes

23

51.1

 No

8

15.6

 Not sure/don’t know

15

33.3

Sources of admission/initial care

 Other health facilities

26

57.8

 TBAs

6

13.3

 Home

10

22.3

 Mission houses

2

4.4

 others

1

2.2

Period of maternal deaths

 Post-partum

25

55.6

 Labour/delivery

7

15.6

 3rd trimester ANC

6

13.3

 2nd trimester ANC

6

13.3

 1st trimester ANC

1

2.2

Time interval between admission and deaths

 < 6 h

13

28.9

 6–12 h

3

6.7

 12–24 h

7

15.6

 > 24 h

14

31.1

 Not indicated

8

15.6