Table 3. Characteristics of neonates (n = 395) included in CHW clinical algorithm validation study in Mirzapur, Bangladesh, 2005–2006.
| Characteristics | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 193 | 48.9 |
| Male | 202 | 51.1 |
| Gestational age (weeks)a | ||
| < 33 | 12 | 3.0 |
| 33–36 | 50 | 12.7 |
| 37–41 | 292 | 73.9 |
| ≥ 42 | 24 | 6.1 |
| NA | 17 | 4.3 |
| Age of newborn at CHW assessment (complete days) | ||
| 0 | 73 | 18.5 |
| 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 2 | 75 | 19.0 |
| 3 | 4 | 1.0 |
| 4 | 5 | 1.3 |
| 5 | 114 | 28.9 |
| 6 | 4 | 1.0 |
| 7 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 8 | 103 | 26.1 |
| 9 | 3 | 0.8 |
| 11 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 14–27 | 4 | 1.2 |
| Birthplace | ||
| Own home | 201 | 50.9 |
| Maternal grandparents’ home | 147 | 37.2 |
| Hospital | 47 | 11.9 |
CHW, community health worker; NA, not available. a Gestational age was determined by maternal report of the first day of the last menstrual period.