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. 2015 Aug 24;31(4):405–414. doi: 10.1093/heapol/czv077

Table 2.

Outcome indicator variables and their descriptions

Indicator Description
Place of delivery Home vs facility (clinic, hospital, etc.)
Recognize danger signs in newborn At least three danger signs among: fever, hypothermia, unable to breastfeed, umbilical pus/discharge, fast breathing (60 or more), severe chest-indrawing, unconsciousness/lethargy/less movement
Newborn care
Nothing applied to cord Nothing applied to cord immediately after cutting (home births only)
Immediate breastfeeding Put to breast within 1 h of delivery
Delayed bathing Bathing delayed for at least 6 h after birth
Baby dried Baby dried before the placenta was delivered
ANC/PNC visits
Antenatal care Four or more antenatal care visits with any provider
1 ANC visit At least one ANC visit with skilled provider
FCHV home visit during pregnancy At least one home visit by FCHV during pregnancy
FCHV postnatal home visit within 3 days of delivery At least one postnatal home visit by FCHV within 3 days of delivery
Birth preparedness At least one of the following: identify HF/SBA, arrange transport and save money