Participant characteristics
PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
The median maternal age was 23 years (IQR 19–27) while the median gestational age was 38 weeks (IQR 38–40). Majority 545 (99.45%) of the participants had attended antenatal care while slightly more than half 295 (53.8%) were primi gravid. Two thirds, 348(63.5%) of the participants were referred from district hospitals and health centers, and 317(57.8%) had used local herbs while in labour. Most women 446(81.39%) had premature rupture of membranes. The rest of the results are shown in Table 