Variable

No.

(%)

Average Interval between abortion and presentation at hospital (weeks)

<1

10

12.2

1 - 2

15

17.1

2 - 3

51

62.2

>3

5

6.1

Reasons for delay in presenting to Hospital

Reassured

20

Need for secrecy

54

Long distance from hospital

8

Financial constraints

32

Expecting problem to resolve

10

Unco-operative or bad attitude of hospital staff

10