Table 9 Characteristics of respondent's last abortion (N = 61)
n (%) | 95%CI | |
|---|---|---|
Attempted abortion at home | ||
Yes | 23 (38) | 25.5 - 49.9 |
No | 38 (62) | 50.1 - 74.5 |
Consultation with a doctor/health worker | ||
Yes | 54 (88.5) | 80.5 - 96.5 |
No | 7 (11.5) | 3.5 - 19.5 |
How did you learn of this provider? | ||
Husband | 33 (61.1) | 48.1 - 74.1 |
Family members/friends | 27 (50.0) | -0.6 - 11.7 |
Local providers/health workers | 8 (14.8) | 5.3 - 24.3 |
Other | 4 (7.4) | 0.4 - 14.4 |
Who made the decision to go to the provider? | ||
Self | 38 (70.4) | 58.2 - 82.6 |
Husband | 40 (74.1) | 62.4 - 85.8 |
Types of health service providers consulted | ||
Doctor - District hospital | 9 (16.7) | 6.7 - 26.6 |
Doctor - Primary health center | 4 (7.4) | 0.4 - 14.4 |
Doctor - Private clinic or nursing home | 32 (59.3) | 46.2 - 72.4 |
Nurse/Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) | 4 (7.4) | 0.42 - 14.39 |
Unqualified local provider§ | 5 (9.3) | 1.5 - 17.0 |
Location | ||
Same village | 12 (22.2) | 11.1 - 33.3 |
Other town | 35 (64.8) | 52.1 - 77.6 |
Other village | 7 (13.0) | 4.0 - 21.9 |
Abortion method | ||
Surgical method | 24 (45.3) | 31.9 - 58.7 |
Medical abortion | 24 (45.3) | 31.9 - 58.7 |
Other | 6 (11.1) | 2.73 - 19.5 |
Complications | ||
Yes | 17 (27.9) | 16.6 - 39.1 |
No | 44 (72.1) | 60.9 - 83.4 |
Treatment sought for complications1 | ||
Yes | 8 (47.1) | 23.3 - 70.8 |
No | 9 (52.9) | 29.2 - 76.7 |
Hospitalization sought for complications1 | ||
Yes | 3 (37.5) | 3.9 - 71.1 |
No | 5 (62.5) | 28.9 - 96.1 |
Average cost (SD) | 1348 (851.4) | -- |