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Table 4 Distribution of types of absolute maternal indications

From: Using the unmet obstetric needs indicator to map inequities in life-saving obstetric interventions at the local health care system in Kenya

 

2008

2009

AMI

Number (%)

Number (%)

Uterine rupture

11 (5.9%)

5 (2.5%)

Uterine pre-rupture

6 (3.2%)

7 (3.4%)

Transverse lie

14 (7.6%)

13 (6.4%)

Brow

1 (0.5%)

0

Shoulder

0

1 (0.5%)

Face presentation

10 (5.4%)

9 (4.4%)

CPD (macrosomia)

6 (3.2%)

17 (8.4%)

CPD (narrow pelvis)

51 (27.6%)

53 (26.1%)

CPD (not specified)

44 (23.8%)

32 (15.8%)

APH placenta previa

11 (5.9%)

13 (6.4%)

APH abruption placenta

31 (16.8%)

52 (25.6%)

Total

185

203