Table 2 Characteristics of previous hospital treatments recieved
From: Use and pattern of previous care received by infertile Nigerian women
Previous treatment variable | Frequency (total = 146) | % (total = 100) |
|---|---|---|
Where previous treatment was gotten | ||
Private hospital | 44 | 30.1 |
Public hospital | 31 | 21.3 |
Both | 61 | 41.8 |
No response | 10 | 6.8 |
Average number of hospitals previously visited | ||
1 | 39 | 26.7 |
2 | 39 | 26.7 |
≥ 3 | 54 | 37.0 |
No response | 14 | 9.6 |
Previous investigations done | ||
Adequate | 37 | 25.3 |
Inadequate | 102 | 69.9 |
No response | 7 | 4.8 |
Previous treatment successful | ||
Yes | 22 | 15.1 |
No | 124 | 84.9 |
Average amount spent in previous hospitals | ||
< N10,000 | 15 | 10.3 |
N10,000 - < N50,000 | 46 | 31.5 |
N50,000 - < N100,000 | 30 | 20.5 |
> N100,000 | 28 | 19.2 |
No response | 27 | 18.5 |