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Table 6 Reasons and ways to overcome complications

From: Traditional medicine utilisation and maternal complications during antenatal care among women in Bulilima, Plumtree, Zimbabwe

Variable (n = 13)

Frequency

%

Reasons for complications

 Unknown

2

15.38

 Stress

3

23.08

 Overworking

2

15.38

 Poor monitoring from nurses

1

7.69

 Age (too old)

1

7.69

 Witchcraft

1

7.69

 Lack of exercise

1

7.69

 Sleeping on the wrong side

1

7.69

 Foetal macro soma

1

7.69

How to overcome complications

 Regular clinic check-ups

4

30.77

 Unknown

3

23.08

 Drink a lot of water

1

7.69

 Use TM

2

15.38

 Consult elders

1

7.69

 Should know what to do

1

7.69

 Proper sleeping position

1

7.69