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. 2016 Apr 21;16:83. doi: 10.1186/s12884-016-0874-3

Table 2.

Newborn care practices among mothers resident in Luuka and Buyende health sub-district

Newborn care practices (Yes) Health sub-district
Luuka (N = 797) Buyende (N = 819) Total (N = 1,616)
N (%) N (%) N (%)
All Beneficial Newborn Care Practices 75 (9.4) 114 (13.9) 189 (11.7)
Good cord care practice 666 (83.6) 778 (95.0) 1,444 (89.4)
Baby weighed after birth 542 (68.0) 490 (59.8) 1,032 (63.9)
Optimal thermal care 321 (40.3) 316 (38.6) 637 (39.4)
Immunization of newborn 643 (80.7) 676 (82.5) 1,319 (81.6)
Good feeding practice 376 (47.2) 414 (50.6) 790 (48.9)