Perceived reasons for late booking | Primigravidæ | Multigravidæ |
---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | |
i. Fear of being seen of pregnancy by envious or mocking community members | 35 (44.9 | 7 (9.9) |
ii. Long travel distance to ANC clinic | 26 (33.3) | 35 (51.5) |
iii. Carelessness and negligence of pregnant women or their family decision-makers | 2 (2.6) | 52 (66.7) |
iv. Ignorance of health risks of late booking | 18 (23.1) | 4 (5.1) |
v. Perceived or real cost barriers (e.g. user fees, ITN voucher redemption, and transport) | 16 (20.5) | 8 (10.3) |
vi. Family/domestic occupational and other social commitments | 14 (17.9) | 21 (26.4) |