Table 3.
Knowledge and perception of postnatal care.
| Variables | Frequency (n = 167) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| PNC within 24 h beneficial | ||
| Yes | 146 | 87.4 |
| No | 2 | 1.2 |
| Not sure | 19 | 11.4 |
| Knowledge of PNC services | ||
| Poor knowledge | 120 | 71.9 |
| Fair knowledge | 40 | 24.0 |
| Good knowledge | 7 | 4.1 |
| PNC is mandatory | ||
| Yes | 144 | 86.2 |
| No | 20 | 12.0 |
| Not sure | 3 | 1.8 |
| Number of PNC visit | ||
| 0 | 5 | 3.0 |
| 1 | 30 | 18.0 |
| 2 | 52 | 31.1 |
| 3 and above | 80 | 47.9 |
*PNC – Postnatal care.