Table 3 Informant knowledge on women’s health issues in Bénin (46 questionnaires) and Gabon (41 questionnaires)
Health issue | # of citations | # of citations |
|---|---|---|
(% informants1) | (% informants1) | |
Bénin | Gabon | |
Anemia | 62 (98%) | 63 (88%) |
Breast milk stimulation | 44 (85%) | 78 (93%) |
Pregnancy-related | 103 (98%) | 60 (66%) |
Menstrual-related | 65 (83%) | 53 (76%) |
High blood pressure | 49 (87%) | 43 (63%) |
Childbirth-related | 70 (78%) | 56 (66%) |
Vaginal cleanse | 39 (67%) | 64 (76%) |
Sexually transmitted infections | 66 (83%) | 13 (34%) |
Infertility | 31 (67%) | 39 (46%) |
Postpartum hemorrhage | 37 (73%) | 22 (41%) |