Variables | Category | Frequency | Percent (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Where was the baby placed before the placenta was delivered? | On the mother’s abdomen | 286 | 68.4 |
On clean surface | 128 | 30.6 | |
Other | 4 | 1.0 | |
What instrument was used to cut the cord after delivery? | New or boiled blade | 196 | 46.9 |
Old and un boiled blade | 6 | 1.4 | |
Don’t know | 214 | 51.2 | |
Othera | 2 | 0.5 | |
What did you do to the umbilical stump after the cord is cut? (n = 418) | Cover with cloth | 234 | 56.0 |
Uncover, keep dry and clean | 110 | 26.3 | |
I do not know | 74 | 17.7 | |
Did anybody apply anything on the stump after the baby’s cord was cut? | Yes | 10 | 2.4 |
No | 408 | 97.6 | |
If yes, what was applied? (n = 10) | Butter | 2 | 20.0 |
Vaseline | 8 | 80.0 | |
What did you do to keep your baby warm? (n = 418) | Skin to skin contact | 75 | 18.0 |
Wrapped the baby in a cloth immediately | 338 | 80.8 | |
Both | 5 | 1.2 | |
What was the first feed you gave to the baby immediately after delivery? | Breast milk | 406 | 97.1 |
Cow milk | 4 | 1.0 | |
Formula feed | 2 | 0.5 | |
Otherb | 6 | 1.4 | |
When did you start breastfeeding after delivery?) | Immediately | 141 | 33.7 |
30 min to 1 h | 210 | 50.3 | |
Other | 67 | 16.0 | |
Do you clean your breast and hands before breastfeeding the baby? (n = 418) | Yes | 364 | 87.1 |
No | 54 | 12.9 | |
How often did you breastfeed your baby in a day? | 8–12 times | 257 | 61.5 |
On-demand | 158 | 37.8 | |
Don’t breastfeed | 3 | 0.7 | |
When did you start bathing your baby after birth? | Immediately after birth | 9 | 2.1 |
After 6 h of birth | 24 | 5.8 | |
After 1 day of birth | 317 | 75.8 | |
Otherc | 68 | 16.3 | |
Was your baby immunized at birth? | Yes | 97 | 23.2 |
No | 321 | 76.8 | |
Overall newborn care practice | Good | 196 | 46.9 |
Poor | 222 | 53.1 |