Table 6

The top ten modifiable factors in deaths in rural areas.

Description

Number

% of total deaths

Inadequate facilities/equipment in neonatal unit/nursery

44

4.0

No or poor antenatal care

39

3.5

Poor intrapartum foetal monitoring

35

3.2

Patient delay in seeking medical attention during labour

27

2.4

Prolonged 2nd stage with no intervention

16

1.4

Inappropriate response to rupture of membranes

13

1.2

Lack of home to institution transport

13

1.2

No accessible neonatal ICU bed with ventilator

10

0.9

Poor progress in labour and partogram not used correctly

10

0.9

Delay in medical personnel calling for expert assistance

9

0.8

Neonatal management plan inadequate

9

0.8

Pattinson et al. Reproductive Health 2005 2:4   doi:10.1186/1742-4755-2-4