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Reported methods of umbilical cord care among 100 traditional birth attendants in western Kenya
| Method | % TBAs report currently using methoda |
|---|---|
| Do Nothing | 44 % |
| Apply spirit (isopropyl alcohol) | 35 % |
| Apply Powder | 15 % |
| Apply Oil | 2 % |
| Apply Powder and oil | 1 % |
| Apply Jik (bleach) | 1 % |
| Missing response | 2 % |
| Apply Gentian violet | 0 % |
aTBAs allowed to choose only one response
