Feasibility, Acceptability, and Programme Effectiveness of Misoprostol for Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage in Rural Bangladesh: A Quasiexperimental Study

Table 6

Perceived benefits of delivery mat and pads supplied among women.

	Intervention area-A; 𝑛=739	Intervention area-B; 𝑛=795	Control area; 𝑛=625	Total; 𝑛=2159
No need to wash	33.0	43.6	38.9	38.6
Comfortable	79.5	65.5	82.2	75.2
No need for extra clothes	38.7	56.1	47.0	47.5
Easy to move/walk	21.8	18.4	16.6	19.0
Hygienic/safe	20.7	18.5	5.9	15.6
All blood remains in one place	8.4	2.0	3.5	4.6
Amount of blood is assessable	19.1	15.1	27.5	20.1
Keep body warm	1.2	0.9	2.7	1.5

Note: multiple responses considered.