Table 2.
Characteristics of admitted neonates
| Characteristics | n (%) | Characteristics | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Child |
|
Child |
|
| Males |
2806 (55.8) |
Birth weight |
2899 (857) gm |
| Female |
2227 (44.2) |
Birth length |
47.5 (3.6) cm |
| Singletons |
4583 (91.1) |
Gestational age |
38.0 (3.5) wks |
| From labour/obstetric ward |
4788 (95.1) |
Maternal |
|
| From home/other facilities |
245 (4.9) |
Mean maternal age |
27.6 (6.2) years |
| Born by caesarean section |
2468 (49.0) |
Mean ANC visits |
4.3 (2.0) |
| Low birth weight (<2500 g) |
1459 (29.0) |
|
|
| Gestational age <37 weeks |
1178 (25.8) |
|
|
|
Maternal |
|
|
|
| Below 18 years |
136 (2.7) |
|
|
| 18-25 years |
1879 (37.3) |
|
|
| 26-35 years |
2450 (48.7) |
|
|
| Over 35 years |
558 (11.1) |
|
|
| First born |
2119 (43.6) |
|
|
| Single mother |
60 (12.5) |
|
|
| Antenatal care booking | 4871 (96.8) |