Obstetric characteristics of mothers who recently gave birth (n=419)
| Variable | Response category | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
| Parity | Primipara | 111 | 26.49 |
| Multiparity | 308 | 74.51 | |
| History of ANC visit | Yes | 367 | 87.59 |
| No | 52 | 12.41 | |
| Onset of labour | Spontaneous | 358 | 85.44 |
| Induced | 61 | 14.56 | |
| Mode of delivery | Caesarean delivery | 56 | 13.36 |
| Vaginal delivery | 363 | 86.63 | |
| Duration of labour in hours | Range | 0.5–72 | |
| Mean±SD | 8.41±7.63 |
ANC, Antenatal Care.