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. 2013;2(1):121–128. doi: 10.21106/ijma.17

Table 4.

Work-related characteristics of ASHAs and their knowledge of key danger signs of pregnancy, labor and childbirth and postpartum period

Work-related characteristics Scores for knowledge of key danger signs

<=3 >=4
Experience P=0.24

<=24 months 8 (61.5) 5 (38.5)
25-36 months 85(52.1) 78(47.9)
>36 months 21 (67.7) 10 (32.3)

Training P=0.00*

<=2 rounds 90 (65.2) 48 (38.5)
>=3 rounds 24(34.7)) 45(65.3)

Practical Training P=0.03*

Yes 13(37.1) 22(62.9)
No 101(58.7) 71 (41.3)

Training in the last 3 months P=0.00*

Yes 24(35.8) 43(64.2)
No 90(64.9) 50(35.1)

8 (61.5) 5 (38.5)
85(52.1) 78(47.9)
21 (67.7) 10 (32.3)
*

P value < 0.05 Significant