Table 2 Knowledge on obstetric danger signs, where multiple responses were elicited

*During pregnancy

Vaginal bleeding

546

67.4

Swollen hands, face, or both

376

46.4

Blurred vision

48

5.9

Abdominal pain

62

7.7

Fever

46

5.2

Severe headache

51

6.3

*During labor and delivery

Profuse vaginal bleeding

92

11.4

Prolonged labor longer than 12 hrs

12

1.5

Convulsions

4

0.5

Retained placenta

6

0.7

Generalized weakness or collapse

22

2.7

*Postpartum

Severe vaginal bleeding

220

27.1

Foul smelling vaginal discharge

152

18.7

High fever

82

10.1

Abdominal pain

56

6.9

**Knowledge of three danger signs (at least at each stage)

Yes

225

27.8

No

585

72.2